How to know if you’re in a psychologically safe environment— and what you can do about it if you’re not
Ideally, of course, you’d share your concerns or suggestions. But that requires a lot of strength. You may worry you’ll be punished, humiliated, or judged for speaking up. In order to feel psychologically safe voicing concern, you need to believe that the institution you’re interacting with is healthy enough to put a stop to wrongdoing and to hear your reports without penalizing you for them.
The topic of psychological safety has been on the rise for the past 30 years, growing in its popularity as our businesses and interpersonal lives have become increasingly more complicated. Amy Edmondson, a renowned lecturer on the topic, notes that psychological safety is crucial for the health of our businesses, communal institutions, and even families.
Here are three stories that show how the effects of psychological safety — or lack of it — can reverberate within our community.
I’ve been working in an office for three years now, and I’m really proud of what I’ve accomplished. I came in straight from seminary, without any experience, and I’ve picked up a lot of skills in the meantime. I turn in all my work on time and am the type of employee who can be counted on.
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