Psychologically safe workplaces are ones in which people hold a shared belief that they will not be embarrassed, rejected or punished for speaking up about new ideas, challenges they are facing, or mistakes they have made.
Psychological safety allows people to bring their authentic selves to work and thus it is also a positive step for building inclusion and trust. When we foster psychological safety in our teams and our organization as a whole, people feel safe to be vulnerable, to actively listen to each other, seek others’ perspectives, and thoughtfully engage in dialogue to move the organization toward its goals.
In this workshop, we will explore the components of psychological safety, why it is so important, and how to foster it in our relationships, teams, and workplaces.