High-performing teams need psychological safety. Here’s how to create it (2017)

Summary

The highest performing teams have one thing in common: psychological safety – the belief that you won’t be punished when you make a mistake. Studies show that psychological safety allows for moderate risk-taking, speaking your mind, creativity, and sticking your neck out without fear of having it cut off – just the types of behaviour that lead to market breakthroughs. 

This article in the Harvard Business Review suggests six practical points to create a psychologically safe environment.