Have you felt reluctant to offer your ideas, questions, or concerns at work? Were you afraid that what you say might be ignored or ridiculed? Personnel need to be unafraid to speak up, share information, contribute what they know, take risks, and work together. And leaders set the tone. This presentation introduces you to the phenomenon of psychological safety and how failing to address it can mean the difference between success and failure for your team or organization. This presentation also shows you how to create a safe environment in your own workplace.

Leaders at all levels need to recognize the importance of psychological safety. To better prepare for this webcast, think about the times in your career when you did not feel it was safe to share your thoughts. Also think about leaders you have known that encouraged psychological safety.

Speaker:

Dr. Stephen Firestone, Professor at DAU