‘Psychological safety’ at work improves productivity - here are 4 ways to get it, according to a Harvard expert

Summary

A concept called “psychological safety” is especially crucial to a team’s success, according to Amy Edmondson, professor of leadership and management at the Harvard Business School. 

Psychological safety describes “a workplace where one feels that one’s voice is welcome with bad news, questions, concerns, half-baked ideas and even mistakes,” Edmondson tells CNBC Make It. People should feel like they can ask questions, raise concerns and pitch ideas without undue repercussions. 

This article gives a good introduction to what psychological safety is and how to achieve it in the work place.