Shortlisted for the Financial Times Book of the Year 2023
Forget'fail fast,fail often'. This revolutionary book reveals how we get failure wrong - and how to get it right.
We used to think of failure as a problem,to be avoided at all costs. Now,we're often told that failure is desirable - that we must'fail fast,fail often'. The trouble is,neither approach distinguishes the good failures from the bad. As a result,we miss the opportunity to fail well.
Here,Amy Edmondson - the world's most influential organisational psychologist - reveals how we get failure wrong,and how to get it right. She draws on a lifetime's research into the science of'psychological safety'to show that the most successful cultures are those in which you can fail openly,without your mistakes being held against you. She introduces the three archetypes of failure - simple,complex and intelligent - and explains how to harness the revolutionary potential of the good ones (and eliminate the bad).
And she tells vivid stories ranging from the history of open heart surgery to the Columbia Space Shuttle disaster,all to ask a simple,provocative question: What if it is only by learning to fail that we can hope to truly succeed
Publisher: CornerstoneISBN: 9781847943767Number of pages: 368Weight: 592 gDimensions: 240 x 162 x 34 mm
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'A masterclass in navigating,and even seeking out,the inevitable failures that pave the way to success...A must-read.'- Angela Duckworth,author of Grit
'With great clarity and insight,Amy Edmondson shows us how we can make room for failure,recognizing that our emotions and personal needs are part of the solution. Right Kind of Wrong will inspire you to do your boldest work.'- Ed Catmull,co-founder of Pixar
'The best book ever written on learning from failure by the researcher who taught millions of us about the power of psychological safety in our workplaces. Right Kind of Wrong is packed with Amy Edmondson's relentless wisdom and warmth,and above all,proven solutions that will help you build teams and companies where we fallible humans can thrive.'- Robert Sutton,Stanford professor and author of The No Asshole Rule
'No skill in life is more important than learning from failure - and no one on earth knows more about it than Amy Edmondson. Drawing on her eye-opening evidence and rich practical experience,she offers a wealth of insight on how to take intelligent risks and bounce forward after setbacks. If everyone internalised the ideas in this important book,we would all be safer,smarter,and more successful.'- Adam Grant,author of Think Again
'This book is as important as any I,among the most avid of readers,have ever encountered...I no less than guarantee Right Kind of Wrong will be a "game-changer." The result of serious study and application of this tome will be one of the most important steps in your professional life.'- Tom Peters,author of In Search of Excellence
'The noble failure is essential to innovation and growth. But what is the difference between the noble failure,the sloppy mistake,and blameworthy sabotage How can you make sure you're creating the conditions for success Right Kind of Wrong will help you take the kind of risks you have to take in order to succeed in your career and in life.'- Kim Scott,author of Radical Candor
'Amy Edmondson,one of our finest business minds,offers a bold new perspective on human fallibility. With a graceful mix of scientific research and practical advice,she shows how to transform failure from an obstacle to a steppingstone - from a weight that holds us back to a wind that propels us forward. Right Kind of Wrong is guidebook for our times.'- Daniel Pink,author of Drive
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