Psychological Safety in the Workplace and the road to Wellbeing and Success
Psychological safety at work refers to the shared belief among team members that they can express themselves without fear of retribution, humiliation, or negative consequences. In an environment fostering psychological safety, employees feel comfortable taking interpersonal risks, sharing diverse perspectives, and contributing openly to discussions, ultimately promoting collaboration, innovation, and overall wellbeing in the workplace. Recent research studies highlight the pivotal role of psychological safety in improving strategic management processes and outcomes through the fostering of a culture that encourages open communication, inclusivity, and employee wellbeing (Negara et al., 2023).
🔍 Key Findings:
Psychological safety in the workplace:
- Stimulates the generation of innovative ideas.
- Enhances effective decision making processes
- Improves problem solving
- Cultivates a supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Encourages active participation and collaboration.
- Leads to increased trust among team members.
- Strengthens team cohesion.
- Results in improved overall team performance.
- Enhances strategic management practices for sustainable competitive advantage.
- Contributes to employee well-being.
