As a leader, you’re likely no stranger to the concept of psychological safety. It’s on every HR department’s checklist, and for good reason—it’s crucial for fostering trust, collaboration, and ...

When the Google Aristotle Project uncovered psychological safety as the primary factor that differentiates high-performing teams from low-performing ones, it was considered a landmark finding. In ...

I have been a fan of Amy Edmondson’s pioneering work on psychological safety since we met as young scholars at an organizational learning conference decades ago. While my interests lay in the ...

Today, many people are familiar with the concept of psychological safety, a concept first coined in 1999 by HBS professor Amy Edmondson, and something core to being an effective leader. Her definition ...

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More The concept of a safe and productive work environment is rooted in ...

Teams with high levels of trust tend to outperform teams lacking this key factor. Patrick Lencioni, author of The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team, identifies the absence of trust as the foundational ...

Cubicles in an office are seen in this file photo. In today’s op-ed, Randy Jurado Ertll argues in favor of the Workplace Psychological Safety Act (WPSA), an anti-bullying bill that could set a new ...

Psychological safety’s formula for success: praise the work, validate the person. Want to know the secret to keeping employees engaged and productive? According to a new book, managers should learn to ...

Imagine you are a clinical learner. You think “not me, not me!” as the attending physician looks around the room, considering which student to call on during rounds. The attending has a reputation for ...

The Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only membership community of top leaders and experts who pay dues for access to peer learning, thought leadership, and more. BY Jennifer Gendron ...

One of the primary characteristics of a lean culture – which aligns with the “Respect for People” principle of lean – is a workforce that is engaged in improving processes to add ever-increasing value ...