Novartis Professor of Leadership & Management at Harvard Business School, Winner of the Financial Times & Schroders Best Business Book of 2023 for ‘Right Kind of Wrong’ & Recipient of the Thinkers 50 Breakthrough Idea Award
Amy C. Edmondson‘s Biography:
Amy is one of the world’s foremost authorities on leadership, organisational behaviour and psychological safety. As the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School, she has transformed the way organisations understand teamwork, learning and innovation. Ranked No.1 on the Thinkers50 list of the World’s Most Influential Management Thinkers, Amy is widely recognised for her pioneering research into psychological safety and its impact on organisational performance. Her expertise spans leadership, management, human behaviour and cross-boundary collaboration, making her one of the most sought-after keynote speakers in business today.
Amy’s career began in an engineering role as Chief Engineer at the Buckminster Fuller Institute, where she developed an early appreciation for innovation and complex systems. She later became Director of Research at the Pecos River Learning Centers before pursuing advanced academic research. Earning a PhD in Organisational Behaviour from Harvard University, Amy combined practical experience with rigorous scholarship, eventually joining Harvard Business School in 1996, where she has shaped generations of leaders through her research and teaching.
A best-selling author, Amy has written several influential books including The Fearless Organization, Right Kind of Wrong, Teaming, Extreme Teaming, Teaming to Innovate and Building the Future. Her work has earned widespread acclaim, including the Thinkers50 Breakthrough Idea Award, the Distinguished Scholar Award from the Academy of Management and recognition by HR Magazine as the Most Influential International Thinker in Human Resources. She has also been recognised by Accenture for her contribution to improving management practice and named a LinkedIn Top Voice.
Today, Amy continues to influence business leaders, policymakers and academics across the globe. Her research into psychological safety has become essential reading for organisations seeking to foster innovation, resilience and high performance. Through her teaching, writing and keynote presentations, she provides practical frameworks that help leaders build cultures where people can learn from mistakes, collaborate effectively and drive sustainable success.
Why Hire Amy C. Edmondson?
Amy delivers evidence-based insights that help organisations create cultures of trust, innovation and continuous learning. Drawing on decades of research and real-world case studies, she translates complex organisational challenges into practical leadership strategies. Her keynote presentations explore psychological safety, learning from failure, teamwork and organisational effectiveness, equipping audiences with tools they can immediately apply. As a globally recognised thought leader, best-selling author and leading management thinker, Amy inspires leaders to build environments where people thrive, collaborate and achieve exceptional results.
Amy C. Edmondson‘s Career Highlights:
Here are some of the key milestones that define Amy C. Edmondson’s remarkable career:
- 2023 – Won the Financial Times & Schroders Best Business Book of the Year Award for ‘Right Kind of Wrong’.
- 2020 – Received Soundview Business Book of the Year for ‘The Fearless Organization’.
- 2019 – Won the Distinguished Scholar Award from the Organisation Development and Change Division of the Academy of Management.
- 2019 – Named the No.1 Most Influential International Thinker in Human Resources by HR Magazine.
- 2019 – Received the prestigious Thinkers50 Breakthrough Idea Award for her pioneering management research.
- 2014 – Awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Maastricht in recognition of her academic contributions.
- 1996 – Appointed Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School.
- 1987 – Served as Director of Research at the Pecos River Learning Centers, leading organisational learning initiatives.
- 1980 – Began her professional career as Chief Engineer at the Buckminster Fuller Institute, focusing on innovation and systems thinking.
Videos
Amy C. Edmondson’s Official Keynote Speaking Videos & Showreel:
Testimonials
“Edmondson offers compelling new paradigms for team performance in the 21st century” – Doug, Former CEO, Campbel Soup Co.
“Amy is astute, self-aware and focused on core leadership and development within a spectrum of management industries. She is a great mentor and leader” – Sakina, Administrative Management
Speaking Topics
Amy C. Edmondson’s Official Keynote Topics:
- Want to Improve Your Organisation? Make it Fearless
- Unlocking Growth Through Intelligent Failures
- Leadership in the Face of Uncertainty
- Leading Through Crisis: Leveraging Teaming to Solve Problems & Innovate
- Teaming Toward Innovation Breakthroughs
How Much Does Amy C. Edmondson Cost to Hire?
How Much Does it Cost to Hire Amy C. Edmondson?
Amy C. Edmondson’s speaking fees typically reflect her exceptional career and international demand. Engagements vary depending on location, format, and duration; keynote appearances, conferences, and international events may command higher fees due to travel and preparation requirements.