On the power of failure

Innovation Leadership

Urban Urban Project Manager| ABB Switzerland Basel, Switzerland

Ever tried. Ever failed
No matter. Try again
Fail again. Fail better.

Samuel Beckett (1969 Nobel Prize in Literature)

What do you think about this "reverse" approach to achievement or perfection?

Posted: Oct 13, 2017 3:33 AM

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Urban Urban Project Manager| ABB Switzerland Basel, Switzerland

Oct 15, 2017 10:02 AM

Replying to Brenda Phillips

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I'm a big fan of continuous improvement. We must make decisions faster. This is a personal character flaw I'm constantly working on! I'm much more comfortable having all the facts before moving out. And even then, I entertain many internal debates! But that's not my ideal. My ideal is taking imperfect action based on the best information I have right now. I love organizations that take a learning position and embrace that we learn and grow by trying and yes, failing.

That's a good approach, I agree with you on that

Posted: Oct 16, 2017 3:31 AM

Urban Urban Project Manager| ABB Switzerland Basel, Switzerland

Oct 13, 2017 8:18 AM

Replying to Kiron Bondale

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Urban -

This approach is the basis of the scientific method and is a core tenet of Eric Ries's Lean Startup model.

The key is to fail fast and cheap and learn from the failures. Failing big or failing at the same things repeatedly is not a sign of maturity or success.

This does however require a failure tolerant organization culture which is still, unfortunately, rare in many organizations.

Kiron

Thanks Kiron, very valuable input from you, as always.

Posted: Oct 16, 2017 3:32 AM

Stéphane Parent Self Employed / Semi-retired| Leader Maker Prince Edward Island, Canada

We learn by doing.

Posted: Oct 19, 2017 2:22 PM

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