The Fearless Organization

In organisations, culture can drive or protect people against burnout, and I love Amy’s work because she addresses a wide range of organisational issues through the topic of psychological safety.

I find the ideas and concrete strategies described in this book can flex to almost any type of business and she provides just enough science to convince the more academically minded whilst remaining practical and realistic.

If you travel in my circles, you can’t go far without bumping into discussion about the need for psychological safety in today’s work environment. We have Amy Edmondson’s research to thank for that, and boy, are we grateful.

The Fearless Organization reveals workplace research in an accessible and relatable way, highlighting the importance of fostering safety as the precursor to learning, applying creativity, and driving business results. Filled with evidence and practical guidance, consider this book your how-to tutorial on laying a healthy cultural foundation where teams can thrive. 

Amy Edmondson pioneered research on the topic of psychological safety. In this groundbreaking book, she explains why the most effective teams create a climate where people are comfortable speaking up to discuss questions, concerns, dissenting views, and mistakes. Edmondson combines rigorous empirical studies with rich case studies in a wide variety of contexts from the hospital operating room to the halls of NASA’s Johnson Space Center.