Amy C. Edmondson

Bio

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. Best known for her groundbreaking work on psychological safety in the workplace, Edmondson is the author of seven books and more than 75 articles and case studies. She has been ranked by the biannual Thinkers50 global list of top management thinkers since 2011 (most recently #13), and selected in 2019 as the #1 most influential thinker in Human Resources by HR Magazine. Her most recent book, The Fearless Organization (Wiley 2019) offers practical guidance for leaders of teams and organizations who are serious about success in the modern economy.