Amy Edmondson
Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School, Author, American scholar of leadership, teaming, and organizational learning
Amy Edmondson is a renowned expert in teaming, team psychological safety (a term she coined), and organizational learning. Since 2011, she has consistently ranked among the top management thinkers in the biannual Thinkers50 global ranking, securing the #1 position in both 2021 and 2023. Her work has been published in leading academic and management journals, including Administrative Science Quarterly, Academy of Management Journal, and Harvard Business Review. Her book, The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth, has been translated into 15 languages and has had a profound impact on organizational culture. Her latest book, Right Kind of Wrong, extends her previous work on psychological safety and teaming, offering a framework for embracing failure as a pathway to success.
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More and more people in nearly every industry now work on teams that vary in duration and have constantly shifting membership. Teaming presents technical and interpersonal challenges: People must get up to speed quickly on new topics and learn to work with others from different functions, divisions, and cultures. Several project management principles—scoping out the challenge, structuring the boundaries, and sorting tasks for execution—help leaders facilitate effective teaming.
Flight Template Series: Amy Edmondson: Teaming, Learning from Failure, and Psychological Safety
Teaming: Knowledge Sharing & Collaboration
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The ability to harness collective knowledge and collaborate effectively has become increasingly essential for organizations striving to stay competitive and innovative. Amy Edmondson offers valuable insights into the intricacies of collaborative work and the importance of “teaming” to drive organizational learning and innovation. As work dynamics continue to shift rapidly, teams must adeptly navigate collaborations, emphasizing clear communication, frequent questioning, and rapid knowledge sharing over traditional methods. This template will set the stage for effective knowledge sharing and collaboration among your team, allowing you to tap into your organization's wealth of knowledge and perspectives to drive informed decision-making.
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Understanding of essential collaborators and subject matter experts
Strategies for efficient communication and coordination with essential collaborators
Practical approaches and tools to streamline interactions, ensuring that information flows seamlessly and tasks are executed effectively
Proactive problem-solving and anticipation of potential challenges or obstacles
Resilient and adaptive approach to collaboration in fast-paced environments