Too often we equate the word “failure” with just one level of failure – Hindenburg or Fukushima-level catastrophes where history is altered on a global scale. But with help, your team can realize that failure comes in many levels, from the mundane – “Honey, I forgot to get milk” – to the serious, but not … Continue reading Levels
Organizers often have questions about how Fail Festivals might fit into their event. Over the the years these are the three most common questions and the best answers. Got your own? Ask me anything! 1. Do we have to say “failure”? The first question organizers often have is if they need to call the event … Continue reading FAQ
Fail Festivals can be a fun addition to a conference or event, or can be a great internal team-building exercise to showcase how a community or organization is embracing innovation and it’s inherent risk as they scale ideas from pilots to global impact. You can organize your own Fail Festival or get professional help for … Continue reading Organize
“Failure” is the F-word Can you admit your failures? Could you stand up in front of your peers and say “I am a failure”? I doubt it. Few of us like to openly admit we fail. Yet we all do – in small ways on a daily basis and in big, embarrassing, cry in the … Continue reading Why
For many years, I’ve focused on in-person Fail Festival sessions. Either as big events onto themselves, or as the keynote presentation in an annual conference or signature event. I love the humanity of connecting presenters to their audience in real life with every participant feeling a keen sense of connection with the speakers and each … Continue reading Learning from Failure Virtually – Online via Zoom