Building Psychological Safety in the Workplace

We recently hosted a transformative webinar as part of our Strategic Wellbeing Webinar Series in association with Smart Clinic on “5 Steps to Building Psychological Safety in the Workplace,” and the response has been overwhelmingly positive. For those who couldn’t join us live or want to revisit the key insights, we’ve got you covered. Below is a summary of the highlights, along with links to the webinar recording and a free guide to help you get started on your journey toward a safer and more productive workplace.

Key Highlights

1. Understanding Psychological Safety

We began by defining psychological safety and discussing its importance. Understanding what it means for team members to feel safe to take risks, voice their ideas, and make mistakes without fear of negative consequences is foundational.

Key Insight – Psychological safety is critical for innovation, collaboration, and overall team performance.

Key Reflection Questions

Q. How does this understanding of psychological safety align with your own experiences and observations in your workplace?

Q. Reflect on your current team dynamics. On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate the level of psychological safety in your team? What steps can you take to improve this score?

2. Prioritising Psychological Safety

The next step focused on how leaders can prioritise psychological safety in their daily practices. This involves modelling behaviours that foster openness and trust.

Key Insight – Leadership plays a pivotal role in establishing and maintaining a psychologically safe environment.

Key Reflection Questions

Q. How can you incorporate the principles of psychological safety into your daily routines and leadership practices to make it a consistent priority?

3. Recognising and Measuring Psychological Safety

We explored ways to identify and track psychological safety within teams. Recognising the signs and using metrics to measure safety levels helps in making informed improvements.

Key Insight – Regular assessment and feedback are crucial to ensure ongoing psychological safety.

Key Reflection Questions

Q. How often do you see these behaviours in your team? What specific examples can you recall that indicate psychological safety is or isn’t present?

Q. What tools and methods can you start using today to measure psychological safety in your team?

4. Implementing and Sustaining Psychological Safety

Practical steps and strategies were shared for building and sustaining a safe environment. This includes establishing clear norms, encouraging open communication, and normalising mistakes.

Key Insight – Creating a safe workplace is an ongoing process that requires consistent effort and reinforcement.

Key Reflection Questions

Q. How can you involve your team in establishing these norms and creating open feedback channels starting today?

Q. What routines or practices can you put in place to regularly reinforce norms and celebrate efforts within your team?

5. Feedback and Adaptation

Finally, we discussed the importance of seeking feedback and adapting strategies based on that input. Engaging team members and making continuous improvements are key to long-term success.

Key Insight – Feedback loops are essential for maintaining and enhancing psychological safety over time.

Key Reflection Questions

Q. On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate the current state of psychological safety in your workplace?

Watch the Webinar Recording

Did you miss the webinar or want to watch it again? You can view the full recording here. It’s packed with valuable insights and practical advice that can help you transform your workplace.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the webinar. We’re excited to continue this journey with you, helping you build a workplace where everyone can truly shine.

Download Our Free Guide

We’ve also prepared a comprehensive guide, “5 Steps to Building Psychological Safety in the Workplace,” which you can download for free. This resource provides detailed steps and strategies to help you implement the concepts discussed in the webinar. Download your free guide now.

Need Help?

If you’re looking for more personalised support, our range of services can help you and your organisation build psychological safety in the workplace. From tailored training programs to one-on-one coaching, we’re here to support your journey.

Get in touch now to see how we can assist you in creating a fearless, inclusive, and thriving workplace culture.

Strategic Wellbeing Webinar partners – Smart Clinic

Smart Clinic is a specialist provider of occupational health and corporate wellbeing packages to organisations around the UK. Their services ensure that you and your colleagues have access to market-leading support, quickly, conveniently and affordably. For the price of a cup of coffee, your team can join their wellbeing revolution.