Promoting Psychological Safety in the Workplace

Psychological Safety is perceived (and experienced) when a person belongs and feels secure in learning, contributing, and even challenging the status quo. When Psychological Safety is high, people take more ownership, release more discretionary effort, collaborate and engage in positive problem-solving, and innovate. When Psychological Safety is low, people experience fear - they shut down, self-censor, and redirect their energy toward risk management, pain avoidance, and self-preservation. So, how do organizations create Psychological Safety?