What is Psychological Safety? ...and Why Does it Matter?

The video discusses psychological safety, a concept where team members feel safe to take interpersonal risks without fear of humiliation or punishment. It traces the history from Carl Rogers to Amy Edmondson, who developed a method to measure it. The video outlines strategies to foster psychological safety, such as acknowledging fallibility, modeling curiosity, and framing work as a learning process. It highlights the benefits, including increased innovation, engagement, and productivity.

How can team members' unique skills and talents contribute to psychological safety?

What role does acknowledging one's own fallibility play in creating a psychologically safe environment?

What are the potential outcomes of a psychologically safe environment in a team?