Work Team Health: Psychological Safety

Psychological Safety is the shared belief among members of a work team that is is safe to take risks, admit you don't know something, offer a new idea, or challenge the way things currently operate.

Psychological Safety can be measured in 4 areas: Learner Safety, Collaborator Safety, Inclusion Safety, and Challenger Safety. There is increasing research that indicates that psychological safety is the most important factor in determining a team's likelihood of success. Psychological Safety is also a major determinant of emotional wellbeing at work, job satisfaction, innovation, and employee engagement. These factors are directly related to a work team's ability to retain valued employees. Here are some resources to help you learn more about psychological safety:

Organizational Assessment – Psychological Safety Surv ey

Blog posts:

Five questions about psychological safety, answered

Ted Talks:

Amy Edmonson – Building a Psychologically Safe Workplace
Simon Sinek - Why Good Leaders Make You Feel Safe

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