Psychological Safety Training for Teams
A team’s true potential is unlocked when every member feels safe to speak up, take risks, and collaborate openly. Psychological Safety Training for Teams is an engaging and practical workshop designed to help teams build trust, improve communication, and create a culture where everyone thrives.
In this interactive session, participants will explore what psychological safety really means, why it’s essential for high-performing teams, and how to embed it into everyday team interactions. Through real-world case studies, hands-on exercises, and meaningful conversations, your team will learn how to strengthen collaboration, give and receive feedback effectively, and navigate challenges together.
Each workshop is tailored to your team’s unique needs and challenges, ensuring that the tools and strategies you gain are immediately applicable. By the end of the session, your team will leave with a shared understanding, a stronger sense of connection, and practical steps to continue fostering psychological safety in your workplace.
Learning objectives
- Understand Psychological Safety: Learn what it is and why it is the foundation of high-performing team success.
- Build Everyday Habits: Develop practical strategies to embed psychological safety into daily meetings and feedback.
- Strengthen Trust and Communication: Engage in exercises designed to improve open dialogue and interpersonal trust.
- Define Team Standards: Collaboratively design a Team Charter to align on shared behaviors and core values.
- Drive Continuous Improvement: Learn to run effective retrospectives and commit to tangible actions for a stronger culture.
What’s Included:
- Tailored Workshop: A session customized to your team’s context, challenges, and goals.
- Interactive Exercises: Hands-on activities and real conversations to build trust and collaboration.
- Valuable Resources: Tools and materials to continue developing psychological safety beyond the session.
- Psychological Safety Certificate: A credential to recognize your team’s commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive environment.
Format
Psychological Safety Training for Teams is an interactive workshop ranging from 4 hours to 2 days. Delivered virtually or in person, with time built in for peer-to-peer interaction with the audience and Q&A.
Why This Workshop Matters
Psychological safety is the foundation of a thriving team. It empowers individuals to share ideas, take risks, and work together effectively. Whether your team is newly formed or well-established, this workshop will help you create a culture where everyone feels valued, heard, and supported.
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Warning: it is important to share that Vivian Acquah CDE® may sometimes talk about food during a presentation or a lecture, a few times during this talk. Please have your (healthy) snacks ready. Vivian Acquah cannot be held responsible for any (unhealthy) cravings.
Inclusion Training/ Workshop
Psychological Safety in Teams
What is Psychological Safety?
Psychological safety means team members feel secure to take risks without fearing punishment or embarrassment. They can share ideas, ask questions, and admit mistakes freely. This creates trust and openness. In such teams, people contribute authentically, leading to better collaboration and innovation. Leaders foster it by showing vulnerability and respecting all views. It’s key for high-performing teams.
Elevate your team’s performance with the Psychological Safety for Teams training!
Why Psychological Safety Important for Teams?
Psychological safety boosts team performance and wellbeing. People share ideas openly, report errors early, and innovate more. Without it, stress rises, engagement falls, and turnover increases. Employees self-censor, stifling creativity. It improves decisions by valuing diverse input. Teams with it adapt faster and retain talent. It’s vital for inclusive, successful workplaces.
Elevate your team’s performance with the Psychological Safety for Teams training!
How Can Managers Build Psychological Safety?
Managers build it by being open about their mistakes, listening actively, and responding positively to feedback. Invite input explicitly and protect against blame. Ensure confidentiality and value diverse opinions. Model inclusivity and follow through on promises. These actions signal safety, encouraging risk-taking and trust. Consistency over time strengthens team bonds.
Elevate your team’s performance with the Psychological Safety for Teams training!
What Happens When Psychological Safety is Missing?
Without psychological safety, teams suffer. Employees hide mistakes, withhold ideas, and disengage. Burnout and turnover rise. Collaboration weakens as self-protection dominates. Innovation stalls, and unresolved conflicts build. Toxic cultures emerge with gossip instead of dialogue. Performance drops, harming the organisation overall.
Elevate your team’s performance with the Psychological Safety for Teams training!
Can Psychological Safety Exist Alongside Accountability?
Yes, they work together well. Psychological safety allows admitting mistakes without fear, while accountability ensures responsibility for actions. Leaders address failures constructively as learning chances. Clear standards and support create ownership. Balanced teams outperform others by encouraging effort and growth.
Elevate your team’s performance with the Psychological Safety for Teams training!
How Do You Measure Psychological Safety?
Measure it via surveys asking if people feel safe sharing ideas, admitting errors, or seeking help. Track meeting participation and feedback openness. Use engagement scores, turnover data, and interviews. Regular checks identify issues and gauge progress from interventions.
Elevate your team’s performance with the Psychological Safety for Teams training!
What Specific Behaviours Threaten Psychological Safety?
Threats include public criticism, idea dismissal, blaming messengers, sarcasm, and breaches of trust. Micromanagement, favouritism, and inconsistency signal danger. These make people withdraw, fearing humiliation. Teams must spot and stop them to maintain safety.
Elevate your team’s performance with the Psychological Safety for Teams training!
How Long Does Building Psychological Safety Take?
It takes 3-6 months for initial gains, 12-18 months for deep trust. Depends on culture, leadership, and consistency. Small daily actions matter more than big events. It’s ongoing maintenance, not a one-off fix. Patience yields lasting results.
Elevate your team’s performance with the Psychological Safety for Teams training!