How to create psychological safety at work

Author: David Weisenfeld

Summary

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• Understand what psychological safety is and the benefits it can create within an organisation.
• Encourage employee engagement by giving all employees the chance to participate.
• Encourage leaders to be open about their own mistakes and challenges.
• Ensure that employees will not be penalised for speaking up with an idea or for raising a concern.
• Promote constructive dialogue within teams.
• Show appreciation for employees who raise questions, concerns or ideas.
• Destigmatise failure by treating mistakes as a learning experience.
• Take extra steps to create psychological safety for remote workers and hybrid teams.