Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson differentiates between failure and mistakes, promoting productive failure as a learning opportunity in new contexts.
Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson distinguishes between failure and mistakes, noting that failure can be a valuable learning opportunity while mistakes arise from straying from proven processes. She defines productive failure as occurring in new contexts, focused on a clear goal, supported by research, and limited in scale. By viewing failure positively, individuals can foster resilience and continuous improvement rather than feeling discouraged.
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