42 Psychological Safety in Teams

Psychological safety is a ‘‘shared belief held by members of a team that the team is safe for interpersonal risk-taking.’’ It represents ‘‘a sense of confidence that the team will not embarrass, reject or punish someone for speaking up. It describes a team climate characterized by interpersonal trust and mutual respect in which people are comfortable being themselves.’’

(Amy Edmondson, 1999, p. 354)

Creating an environment where psychological safety is prioritized is crucial to teams and maintaining a healthy team dynamic. Click below to read more on the potential benefits of establishing psychological safety on teams.