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Learn from your mistakes: Post-its, Viagra, die Glühbirne: Viele Erfindungen sind aus zunächst gescheiterten Experimenten hervorgegangen. Aber wie gelingt es wirklich, aus Fehlern zu lernen?

Authors :
TAYLOR, KEN
Source :
Business Spotlight; 2023, Issue 9, p28-29, 2p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The article discusses the inevitability of mistakes in an unpredictable and complex world and emphasizes the value of learning from them. It cites examples of famous inventions and discoveries that occurred by accident, such as the Post-it note's creation at 3M and Viagra's unexpected effects during testing. The management guru Tom Peters suggests embracing the role of "mistake maniacs," as mistakes can lead to valuable insights and breakthroughs.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
16171888
Issue :
9
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Business Spotlight
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
170803164