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Building Psychological Safety for High-Performing Teams: Embracing the Healing Power of Nature Psychological safety is the bedrock of innovative and high-performing teams. It is the assurance that one can express ideas, questions, concerns, and mistakes without fear of punishment or humiliation. In today’s high-stakes environment, fostering an atmosphere where team members feel secure and valued is more important than ever. This introduction explores the concept of psychological safety and its pivotal role in unlocking a team’s full potential. https://lnkd.in/gqPnyqQG #PsychologicalSafety #HighPerformingTeams #NatureHeals #TeamPsychology #SafeSpace #EmotionalWellness #HealingPower #TeamBuilding #WellnessAtWork #MindfulnessInTeams

I just did a presentation comparing the two frameworks for psychological safety that I use most frequently in my work, so I thought I would turn it into a blog as well. If you're wanting to do some culture work and you aren't sure where to start, here are a couple of different ways of approaching it. #psychologicalsafety #workplace culture https://lnkd.in/efGYXVGk

In a psychologically safe workplace, mistakes are seen as opportunities to learn and improve. Discover how to change your team's mindset about mistakes and hold each other accountable with my tips and checklist. #mistakesasopportunities https://vist.ly/upa9

3 Powerful and Engaging Ways to Create Psychological Safety at Work #PsychologicalSafety #WorkplaceCulture #TeamEngagement #EmployeeWellbeing #SafeWorkEnvironment

"Psychological safety means an absence of interpersonal fear. When psychological safety is present, people are able to speak up with work-relevant content." Check out our tips for creating a psychologically safe workplace over on our blog ⬇️

Another fantastic piece from the team! This time, they've put together a helpful article on promoting psychological safety in the workplace. The article outlines five key ways to achieve this, including creating "aha" moments, getting to know your team, being clear, normalising vulnerability, and asking "what did you learn." Check out the full article for more insights on how to foster a safe and supportive work environment: https://lnkd.in/e7iTMTuZ. #psychologicalsafety #workplacewellness #teamwork

Psychological safety is a big topic these days. While in some cases it can be very clear when a workplace isn’t psychologically safe, sometimes those clues are much more subtle. Here are a few small things to keep an eye on: 👉 Everyone always agrees with the boss. Do you notice that the manager sets the tone and there are no disagreements or second opinions shared? This could be a sign that people are afraid or unwilling to speak up and share their ideas. 👉 Nobody speaks up in meetings when asked for input, and there is a lack of new ideas generally. Flourishing workplaces that are psychologically safe encourage people to share their ideas and feel they will be listened to. 👉 There is a general culture of ‘good vibes only’ and a constant pressure to be happy and positive all the time. Psychological safety isn’t just about being positive all the time – it is the ability to have courageous conversations and hold space for people to be their whole selves. 👉 Another clue can be a reluctance to take responsibility for mistakes or misunderstandings and shifting blame to others. If any of these sound familiar, it might be time to assess the level of psychological safety in your team. Shiftbalance has been supporting different teams in addressing the elephant in the room in a constructive way. Feeling safe at work is key to your team's well-being and retention. So pay attention to silent colleagues! They may just know where that elephant is. 🐘 Photo by MARK ADRIANE on Unsplash #psychologicalsafety #toxicworkplaces 

Why Workplaces Struggle with Psychological Safety If psychological safety is so important, why do workplaces rarely have it, at least 100% of the time? It has to do with how human brains are wired. Most people struggle with fundamental attribution error, where we assign blame to the external situation when behavior is our fault yet associate someone else’s negative behavior with a flaw in their character. It’s thinking, “I made a mistake, I am human after all” while thinking, “they made a mistake, they are flawed.” How to Assess Your Team’s Psychological Safety If you are curious how psychologically safe your workplace is, consider asking your employees anonymously. Ask them how often they observe or engage in these behaviors on a scale of one to 10 (one being “never,” 10 being “always”). 1. Feel safe speaking up about a challenging issue 2. See others share dissenting opinions at work 3. Have candid conversations with your manager about challenges 4. Admit your mistakes 5. Acknowledge your weaknesses 6. Share failures as a way to learn and grow 7. Embrace different perspectives 8. Openly ask for feedback 9. See constructive feedback as critical to learning 10. Get constructive feedback from people on your team 11. Hear reality vs. optimism 12. Learn about problems vs. progress 13. Focus on divergent thinking vs. convergent thinking 14. Hear “I need help” vs. “It’s all good” #psychologicalsafety #changemanagement #why #mistake #feeback #forbes https://lnkd.in/e8jsXbRx

As we come to the end of #learningatWorkWeek and #MentalHealthWeek I came across this article on Psychological Safety in the Workplace and it resonated with me when I reflect on the impact of work, over the years, on my mental health and the reflective learning that came from it. Do we focus enough on Psychological Safety in our workplaces? I’m looking for case studies of good (and bad practice) for research I’m doing at University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Let me have your thoughts [email protected] Carmarthen Business School and the Professional Practice Framework ‘developing your people to develop your business’

Encouraging team members to ask questions and avoid making false assumptions is key to fostering psychological safety in the workplace. Learn how to create a culture of curiosity and learning. #curiosity #learningculture #smallbusiness https://vist.ly/weup