Amy C. Edmondson

"Low levels of psychological safety can create a culture of silence. They can also create a Cassandra culture – an environment in which speaking up is belittled and warnings go unheeded."

Amy C. Edmondson is the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business School, a chair established to support the study of human interactions that lead to the creation of successful enterprises that contribute to the betterment of society.She teaches and writes on leadership, teaming and organizational learning, and her articles appear in management publications such as Harvard Business Review and California Management Review as well as in top academic journals. She is best known for her pioneering work on psychological safety, which helped spawn a large body of academic research in management, healthcare, and education over the past 15 years.

What topics and genre does Amy C. Edmondson write about?

She writes non-fiction business and management books on leadership, teaming, organizational learning, innovation, and psychological safety.

Which book is best to start with on psychological safety?

The Fearless Organization is focused specifically on creating psychological safety in the workplace and is a good entry point.

Is there a recommended reading order or series for her books?

Her books are largely standalone rather than a strict series. Choose by topic—e.g., Teaming for learning and innovation in the knowledge economy, The Fearless Organization for psychological safety, and Building the Future or Extreme Teaming for large-scale teaming and cross-sector leadership.

Who are her books aimed at?

Her work is aimed at leaders, managers, team members, organizational scholars and practitioners in fields such as management, healthcare, and education.

Where can I find more of her shorter work or articles?

She publishes articles in outlets such as Harvard Business Review and California Management Review, and you can find her books on booksellers like Booktopia.