Leading to Change Book Club: Right kind of wrong; the science of failing well
- Date and time
- Wednesday, 5 May 2027, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (GMT)
“We used to think of failure as the opposite of success. Now, we’re often torn between two “failure cultures”: one that says to avoid failure at all costs, the other that says fail fast, fail often. The trouble is that both approaches lack the crucial distinctions to help us separate good failure from bad. As a result, we miss the opportunity to fail well.”
Amy C. Edmondson
This session of the Leading to Change Book Club will be featuring ‘Right Kind of Wrong’ by Amy C. Edmondson.
Whether you have already read the book, you are interested in reading it or finding out more about it; this is a space were you are welcome to engage and join the conversation.
About the Book:
Right kind of wrong : the science of failing well – Amy C. Edmondson
A copy of this book is available via the Knowledge Network.. Anyone who helps to deliver publicly funded health or social care in Scotland is eligible to access and create an Open Athens account.
To Watch:
- 3-minute watch – Amy C. Edmondson: Right Kind of Wrong
- 46-minute watch – Key note masterclass – Right Kind of Wrong | Amy C. Edmondson – YouTube
To Read:
- 5-minute read – a short summary from the author – Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well (audio version is also available)
To Listen:
- 31-minute listen – Podcast with Amy Edmondson – Right Kind of Wrong (includes written transcript)
About Leading to Change Book Club:
Our aim is to create an open learning space for leaders at all levels, who appreciate books and reading as part of their continuous leadership development. A cosy space to promote, celebrate and enhance the valuable role of books to our personal growth, self-leadership and critical thinking.
We will be using the following format to facilitate this 1-hour session:
| Welcome and setting the scene |
| Discussion in small groups: What interested you in this book/resources? Share an insight that resonated with you Share one thing you will do or think about differently as a result? |
| Larger group discussion |
| Collating our ‘5 Leadership Bookmarks’ as a group |
| Closing |
Bring a cuppa, a curious mind and join us in conversation!
