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# Fail fast. How embracing failure leads to innovation at ZEISS.

How does a historic organization turn mistakes into innovation? Learn how ZEISS ditched slow approvals for true psychological safety, treating everyday failures as vital R&D investments.

- **Speakers:** [Katharina Enßle](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@katharina-enssle)
- **Event:** World Congress 2024
- **Published:** August 20, 2024
- **Duration:** 27:40
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1080-fail-fast-how-embracing-failure-leads-to-innovation-at-zeiss
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