It's quite the catch phrase and now more than ever talked about - psychological safety. But what is psychological safety all about and why is it needed to be able to facilitate change? Psychological safety, as defined by Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson, refers to "a shared belief held by members of a team that the team is safe for interpersonal risk-taking." Let's explore it further and the link between psychological safety and the ability to embrace change in an organisation, drawing insights from Amy Edmondson and other experts in the field.
Understanding Psychological Safety
Psychological safety forms the foundation for effective teamwork, collaboration, and innovation. It creates an environment where individuals feel comfortable taking risks, sharing ideas, and expressing their concerns without fear of negative consequences. Amy Edmondson's extensive research has highlighted the importance of psychological safety in fostering a culture of learning and...
As organisations face efficiency and profit challenges, there are more demands being placed on teams. Of course technology plays a big part in efficient delivery of products and services by teams, and this has seen the evolution of agile ways of working. However when looking to introduce change, efficiency takes a different meaning. It is more about the effectiveness of the individuals coming together to work on delivering it. How can they be more efficient and what can they do to become a high performing team? This is where the concept of 'teaming' comes into it. In agile frameworks the result of good teaming is improved velocity, in change it is achieving the outcomes you desired in a shorter period of time. But what does this concept of 'teaming' actually involve? And how does it contribute to creating high-performing teams?
What is Teaming?
Teaming is not just about grouping people together and hoping for the best. It's a dynamic process where individuals come together, often...
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