AA157 - Embracing Failure: Why "Fail Fast" Beats "Learn Fast"

Arguing Agile Podcast

"Fail fast" is used so often, it has become a cliché!
In this episode, we tackle rebranding the term "fail fast" to "learn fast" within organizational cultures. Is this a step towards promoting psychological safety and open conversations, or does it undermine the essence of embracing failure as a catalyst for growth?
Whether you're a leader, manager, or part of a self-organizing team, this episode offers valuable insights into cultivating a culture that truly values experimentation, iteration, and learning from setbacks.
0:00 Podcast Intro
0:17 Topic Intro
1:11 Negative Connotations of "Fail"
2:53 Identifying the Fixed Mindset
4:40 Management & Failure
5:40 Promoting Psychological Safety, Maybe
7:48 Directness & Alignment
9:52 Accepting the Change
11:19 Setting & Achieving Goals
13:30 The Growth Mindset
14:22 Slicing Work
18:55 Failure & Leadership Reactions
22:20 The Fixed Mindset
24:00 Acceptable Risk Taking
25:53 Self-Organization Gone Awry
28:50 Brian's Learnings
31:42 Wrap-Up
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