Experimentation Quote by Tim Brown
““Leaders should encourage experimentation and accept that there is nothing wrong with failure as long as it happens early and becomes a source of learning.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Change by Design, 2009
Leaders should foster early experimentation, treating failures as learning opportunities rather than setbacks.
In simple terms: Early failure is okay for learning.
Key Takeaway
Encourage safe experimentation.
Themes
innovation
learning
leadership
Mood
optimistic
pragmatic
Type
leadership
educational
When to use this quote
- product development
- team management
- startup culture
Key Concepts
design thinking
risk tolerance
Questions to Reflect On
- How to create a safe space for failure?
- What metrics track learning from early mistakes?
A Different Perspective
Failure can be costly if not managed.
