The Right Kind of Wrong

The Science of Failing Well

by Amy Edmondson

The Right Kind of Wrong (2023) flips the script on failure, revealing how embracing mistakes can turbocharge innovation and long-term success in organizations. It offers a fresh take on categorizing different types of failures and provides practical tips for cultivating a culture where learning from errors is the norm.

About the author

Amy C. Edmondson is a big deal in the world of leadership and management. She's been teaching at Harvard Business School since 1996 and has penned several game-changing books, including Teaming and The Fearless Organization.

Harnessing the hidden potential of failure for lasting success

Most people run from failure like it's the plague, but leadership guru Amy Edmondson wants you to give it a bear hug instead. This summary will show you how to turn your team's whoopsie-daisies into golden opportunities for growth and innovation.

The secret sauce? Creating an environment where your crew feels safe to swing for the fences, try new things, and learn from their face-plants without worrying about getting the boot. By getting a handle on why failures happen and how to deal with them smartly, you'll be all set to foster a culture that gives a standing ovation to smart failures, spreads the wealth of lessons learned, and makes sure everyone's rowing in the same direction when it comes to learning goals.

By the time you're done reading this summary, you'll have a whole new outlook on failure – and you'll be chomping at the bit to tap into the hidden goldmine of potential lurking in your organization's stumbles.