Psychological Safety and Trust

Psychological safety and trust are crucial in various settings, particularly in workplaces, teams, and relationships, because they create an environment where individuals feel safe to express themselves, take risks, and collaborate effectively.

Psychological safety and trust are interdependent and essential for creating a healthy, productive, and innovative environment. They enable individuals and teams to thrive by fostering open communication, collaboration, and a culture of continuous learning. In a psychologically safe environment, individuals are not afraid to make mistakes because they know that errors are seen as learning opportunities rather than failures. This mindset is crucial for innovation, as it encourages experimentation and creative thinking.

Employees who trust their colleagues and leadership are more likely to be open, honest, empathetic, collaborative, and constructive. Trusting relationships help break down barriers and biases, promoting a more inclusive culture where diversity is truly valued and leveraged. All of which boosts innovation and productivity. Trust in leadership and among peers increases employees’ sense of loyalty and belonging, making them more likely to stay with the organization long-term.

This powerful, practical training session will enable your teams to establish, monitor and grow the psychological safety and trust levels within the organisation.

The course will address frequently asked questions such as:

• What is psychological safety?
• What is the business goal of psychologically safe teams?
• What are the benefits of Psychological Safety?
• How to conduct a psychological safety audit in your team
• Why is building trust in the workplace important? 
• How to use The Trust Equation
• How to build trust in the remote workplace?

 NQF Level 4