What is the secret to success? Black Box Thinking.
Ten years on from its original publication, Black Box Thinking remains a game-changing manifesto for success.
In this special anniversary edition – featuring brand new material from Matthew Syed – his bold thesis that failure, far from being something to fear, is the secret to innovation and improvement feels more urgent than ever.
Packed with gripping case studies, eye-opening research, and stories from elite sport, cutting-edge medicine, aviation, business, and beyond, Syed shows how the most progressive individuals and organizations treat mistakes not as threats, but as tools for growth.
This is a book for anyone striving to do better. It will change how you think about failure – and show you how to turn it into success.
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ISBN: 9781399830379
Publication date: 20/01/2026
Price: $29.99
RRP: $29.99
Format: Paperback
Available stock: 1
Publishing status: Active
Author: Syed, Matthew
Imprint: John Murray









