Psychological safety is foundational to high performing teams and resilient organizations. A sense of psychological safety allows employees to voice their ideas, seek assistance, and even challenge leadership without fear of judgement from peers or senior management. Employees in workplaces with high psychological safety feel more engaged and are more likely to innovate. This atmosphere of openness and honesty has proven to promote appreciation for the contributions of others, greater inclusion for all, and importantly, reduce errors.
There is no exact recipe for psychological safety at work; it emerges out of the relationships within groups. However, certain behaviours and skills have proven to be key ingredients. Let’s take some time today to reflect on the role each of you can play in cultivating psychological safety in your workplace.
This session invites you to:
- Deepen your understanding of the concept of psychological safety;
- Reflect on the crucial role of psychological safety for team effectiveness;
- Explore your unique contribution to fostering psychological safety in the workplace.