Amy C. Edmondson Books

Amy C. Edmondson is a professor of leadership and management at the Harvard Business School. She’s been repeatedly ranked as one of the world’s most influential management thinkers by Thinkers50. She’s spent 20 years researching psychological safety, organizational learning, and leadership, and shared her expertise in publications such as the Harvard Business Review and the California Management Review. Edmondson is the author of Teaming and Teaming to Innovate, as well as the co-author of Building the Future and Extreme Teaming. 

 

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  1. 1The Fearless Organization

    The Fearless Organization

    Amy C. Edmondson

    Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth

    4.5 (469 ratings)

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    What's The Fearless Organization about?

    The Fearless Organization (2018) delves into psychological safety and how the workplace can become an environment in which everyone feels confident enough to pitch in and do their best. These blinks explain why people hold back on sharing their ideas at work, how this harms businesses, and how leaders can encourage a culture of openness, questioning, and experimentation that leads to learning and innovation. 

    Who should read The Fearless Organization?

    • Forward-thinking leaders who want to encourage innovation and learning
    • Human resources managers looking to get the most out of their talent
    • Team players interested in creating a supportive workplace
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  2. 2Right Kind of Wrong

    Right Kind of Wrong

    Amy Edmondson

    The Science of Failing Well

    4.5 (107 ratings)

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    What's Right Kind of Wrong about?

    The Right Kind of Wrong (2023) explores the counterintuitive idea that embracing failure is essential for driving innovation and long-term success in organizations. It provides a framework for understanding the spectrum of reasons for failure and offers practical strategies for fostering a culture that encourages learning from mistakes. 

    Who should read Right Kind of Wrong?

    • Business leaders and executives looking to foster innovation and improve performance
    • Managers and team leaders seeking to create a culture of continuous improvement
    • Anyone interested in personal development and building resilience
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