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Psychological safety in teamwork - Coggle Diagram
Psychological safety in teamwork
Psychological safety= creating an environment where the team members feel safe to express their ideas, thoughts, concerns etc. without a fear of getting humiliated, judged or laughed at.
Important especially in organisations where innovation and constant learning is valued
As organizations navigate complex challenges and rapid changes, fostering an environment where employees can voice their thoughts and concerns without fear is essential for sustained success
From week's readings
Team leader responsibility: because psychological safety does not always happen spontaneously, the leader should make the environment the way that it is expected to speak up and disagree
Article hiighlights that in fast-phased, cross-discplinary, cross-boarder teams psychological safety does not always happen naturally
Psychological safety is crucial for teams that face new challenges that requires new ways of working and requires new teams working like they would already know each other.
Part of successful teaming. "To excel in a complex and uncertain business environment, people need to work together in new and unpredictable ways"
Leaders should play example. Leaders example and behaviour guides how employees behave
Focusing on shared goals
Possible individual conflicts and disagreements step aside
Inclusive and diverse teams
Respect and honour different kind of people
Everyone should feel like being an equal member of the team
From slides:
Sticking your neck up without a fear of having it cut of
Psychological safety test
If I make a mistake in this team, it is held against me.
Members of this team are able to bring up problems and tough issues.
People on this team sometimes reject others for being different.
It is safe to take a risk in this team.
It is difficult to ask other members of this team for help.
No one on this team would deliberately act in away that undermines my efforts. Working with members of this team, my unique skills and talents are valued and utilized
Can reduce stress in workplace
By prioritizing psychological safety, organizations can unlock the full potential of their workforce, leading to higher levels of innovation, productivity, and employee satisfaction