- Expert in psychological safety, organizational learning, and teaming
- Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business School
- Ranked #1 management thinker in the world by Thinkers50
Amy C. Edmondson is an American scholar specialising in psychological safety, organizational learning, and teaming. Amy earned her PhD in organizational behaviour, an MA in psychology, and a BA in engineering and design from Harvard University. She now serves as Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business School.
Amy's research has ben featured in various academic and management journals, including the Harvard Business Review and Administrative Science Quarterly. Prior to her role at Harvard, she was Director of Research at Pecos River Learning Centers, focusing on transformational change in large organisations, and served as Chief Engineer for architect Buckminster Fuller.
An award-winning author, Amy has written seven books and over 75 articles and case studies. Her most notable work focuses on psychological safety, which has influenced research across management, healthcare, and education for the past 15 years. Amy's book, Right Kind of Wrong, won the Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year.
Since 2011, Amy has been ranked on the Thinkers50 global list of top management thinkers, achieving the number one spot in 2023. In 2019, she was recognised as the most influential thinker in Human Resources by HR Magazine. Her accolades also include the 2019 Distinguished Scholar Award from the Academy of Management and the Thinkers50 Breakthrough Idea Award for her contributions to psychological safety.
Prof. Amy's showreel and videos
Topics, sessions and talks
Unlocking Growth: The Strategic Advantage of Embracing Intelligent Failures
In her new book, “Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well,” Harvard Business School Professor Amy Edmondson addresses the dilemma leaders face in a competitive landscape: to embrace risks or avoid them. She argues that intelligent failures are crucial for learning and innovation. Attendees will discover how to transform setbacks into opportunities, develop tailored practices for smart risk-taking, and leverage mistakes for significant growth and competitive advantage.
Want to Improve Your Organization? Make It Fearless
In her session, Harvard Business School Professor Amy Edmondson will explore how leaders can enhance organisational performance by fostering psychological safety. Drawing on over 20 years of research, she highlights the importance of creating an environment where employees feel safe to voice their ideas and concerns. Attendees will learn how to identify and overcome cultural barriers to success, ultimately driving innovation and improving overall performance, as outlined in her bestselling book, “The Fearless Organization.”
Leadership in the Face of Uncertainty
Professor Amy Edmondson explores the concept of teaming, which involves effective communication and coordination among individuals with diverse expertise and backgrounds. She addresses common barriers to successful collaboration, such as interpersonal fear and information hoarding. Attendees will gain insights into fostering psychological safety within their teams, ultimately enhancing collaboration and problem-solving in complex situations.
Teaming Toward Innovation Breakthroughs
In her session, Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson explores the concept of "teaming" in today's dynamic business environment, where collaboration often spans diverse locations and cultures. With over 20 years of research, she shares effective methodologies that emphasise open-mindedness, humility, and curiosity. Attendees will learn how to enhance their teamwork skills, fostering innovation and improving both individual and organisational performance in complex, high-pressure projects.
Leading Through Crisis: Leveraging Teaming to Solve Problems and Innovate
Professor Amy Edmondson explores the importance of effective teaming during crises, drawing from her 2016 book, “Building the Future: Big Teaming for Audacious Innovation.” She highlights the necessity of cross-sector collaboration in today’s rapidly changing environment and shares insights from over 20 years of research on workplace behaviours. Attendees will learn practical tools and methods to foster collaboration among diverse experts, enabling them to innovate and navigate disruptions for a more resilient future.
Why we recommend booking Prof. Amy
Book Amy C. Edmondson as your speaker to unlock the secrets of psychological safety and effective teaming. Her groundbreaking insights, drawn from extensive research and real-world experience, will empower your organisation to foster innovation, enhance collaboration, and thrive in today’s dynamic environment. Don’t miss the chance to learn from a true leader.
Amy is astute, self-aware and focused on core leadership and development within a spectrum of management industries. She is a great mentor and leader.
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Edmondson offers compelling new paradigms for team performance in the 21st century.
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