1st Edition
by Amy C. Edmondson (Author)
Conquer the most essential adaptation to the knowledge economy
The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth offers
practical guidance for teams and organizations who are serious about
success in the modern economy. With so much riding on innovation,
creativity, and spark, it is essential to attract and retain quality
talent―but what good does this talent do if no one is able to speak
their mind? The traditional culture of "fitting in" and "going along"
spells doom in the knowledge economy. Success requires a continuous
influx of new ideas, new challenges, and critical thought, and the
interpersonal climate must not suppress, silence, ridicule or
intimidate. Not every idea is good, and yes there are stupid questions,
and yes dissent can slow things down, but talking through these things
is an essential part of the creative process. People must be allowed to
voice half-finished thoughts, ask questions from left field, and
brainstorm out loud; it creates a culture in which a minor flub or
momentary lapse is no big deal, and where actual mistakes are owned and
corrected, and where the next left-field idea could be the next big
thing.
This book explores this culture of psychological safety,
and provides a blueprint for bringing it to life. The road is sometimes
bumpy, but succinct and informative scenario-based explanations provide a
clear path forward to constant learning and healthy innovation.
- Explore the link between psychological safety and high performance
- Create a culture where it’s “safe” to express ideas, ask questions, and admit mistakes
- Nurture the level of engagement and candor required in today’s knowledge economy
- Follow a step-by-step framework for establishing psychological safety in your team or organization
Shed
the "yes-men" approach and step into real performance. Fertilize
creativity, clarify goals, achieve accountability, redefine leadership,
and much more. The Fearless Organization helps you bring about this most critical transformation.
