Description
PSAW1017 – Psychological Safety at Work (1 Day)
Overview
Psychological Safety at Work is a one-day programme designed to help participants understand and cultivate a work environment where individuals feel safe to speak up, share ideas, admit mistakes, and raise concerns without fear of judgment or negative consequences.
Research by Harvard Professor Amy Edmondson and Google’s Project Aristotle highlights psychological safety as the strongest predictor of high-performing teams. When employees feel psychologically safe, trust increases, collaboration improves, and innovation thrives. This programme equips participants with practical knowledge, strategies, and tools to identify barriers to psychological safety, encourage openness, and build a supportive team climate that drives performance and resilience.
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This program can be tailored to your specific business needs.
A little bit of personalization goes a long way. Ask us for a no-obligation Training Needs Analysis (TNA) so we can tailor this, or any other CSG program to meet your learning outcomes.
Objectives
Objectives At the end of the training, participants would be able to:
- Define psychological safety and explain its importance to workplace success
- Identify common behaviours and factors that undermine psychological safety
- Analyze the key drivers of psychological safety within teams
- Apply leadership and team-based strategies to foster trust and openness
- Develop a practical action plan to support and sustain psychological safety in the workplace
Duration
Duration 1 Day
Target Audience
Target Audience - Employees at all levels
- Team Leaders and Supervisors
- Managers and Department Heads
- HR and People Managers
- Professionals working in team-based environments
Modules:
Module 1: Understanding Psychological Safety
- Definition, origins, and common misconceptions
- Psychological safety vs. trust
- Link between psychological safety, performance, and learning behaviours
- Embracing mistakes as opportunities for growth
Module 2: Barriers & Benefits of Psychological Safety
- Factors and behaviours that undermine psychological safety
- Benefits for motivation, morale, creativity, and engagement
- Real-world examples and case study discussions
Module 3: Leadership & Team Dynamics
- The role of leaders in fostering psychological safety
- Vulnerability and openness as leadership strengths
- Case studies of effective leadership practices
Module 4: Action Planning & Practical Application
- Assessing the current team climate
- Drafting an action plan to strengthen psychological safety
- Role plays and scenario analysis