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  • 27 Jul 2021
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Amy Edmondson on How to Create a Psychologically-Safe Workplace and What to Do If You Don't Work in One

By: Amy C. Edmondson
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  • | Language:English
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Abstract

Harvard Business School Professor and renowned business expert, Amy Edmondson, talks about the growing link between psychological safety at work and the results that high-performing teams accomplish. She details what psychological safety is, how to create a psychologically-safe workplace, and what to do if you don’t have one. Welcome to Episode 430 of the podcast. Listen and access the show notes below or search for the Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts and listen for free. Plus, in this episode’s What I’m Thinking About segment, Carey talks about some signs that your workplace is not psychologically safe.

Keywords

Psychological Safety; Teaming; Groups and Teams; Trust; Performance

Citation

"Amy Edmondson on How to Create a Psychologically-Safe Workplace and What to Do If You Don't Work in One." Episode 430. Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast, July 27, 2021.
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About The Author

Amy C. Edmondson

Technology and Operations Management
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