The leadership of the future will be defined by its ability to foster psychological safety within organizations.
As the workplace continues to evolve, the most effective leaders will be those who recognize the importance of creating an environment where employees feel empowered to take risks, voice their ideas, and embrace change without fear of repercussion.
By cultivating psychological safety, these empowered forward-thinking leaders will unlock the full potential of their teams, encouraging open communication, collaboration, and innovation
September 17, 2024
Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex (KCAC)
711 Pratt Drive Indiana, Pa 15701
Cost to Attend: $400 (Discounts available to groups from the same organization, contact lara@pcorganization.com to register multiple particpants) This includes all Workshop materials, Psychological Safety Index Scan, Breakfast, Lunch, Mid-Morning and Afternoon Breaks with Lite Refreshments and Parking
Psychological safety is the belief that one can take interpersonal risks—such as speaking up, offering ideas, reporting errors, and taking chances—without fear of negative consequences like humiliation, marginalization, rejection, or punishment. It is a critical component of high-performing teams and is foundational to fostering an environment of trust, innovation, and growth.Dr. Amy Edmondson, a renowned expert on Psychological Safety and a Professor at Harvard Business School, has extensively researched this concept. Her findings reveal that when leaders cultivate psychological safety, it enables teams to collaborate openly and effectively. This leads to better decision-making, improved problem-solving, a reduction in avoidable failures, and an overall increase in performance.In a psychologically safe environment, team members feel secure in taking interpersonal risks. This includes expressing ideas and opinions, asking questions, admitting mistakes, providing feedback, seeking help, disagreeing with others, and engaging in vulnerable conversations. By promoting psychological safety, leaders create a culture where team members can thrive and contribute their best work.
By creating a culture where every team member feels valued and heard, leaders can unlock the full potential of their teams and drive sustainable success.
Create a Lasting Impact:
Understand how psychological safety not only boosts performance and helps employee well being (reduction in stress, burnout) but also reduces avoidable failures and dangerous silence, benefiting routine, complex, and innovative work environments alike. Fostering Psychological Safety is the greatest impact a leader can have on creating a work culture that thrives.
Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the concept of psychological safety (PS) and its critical importance in teams and organizations. PS is not merely a feel-good notion, but a foundational element that enables teams to thrive.
At its core, PS encompasses four key dimensions: open conversation, attitude to risk and failure, inclusion and diversity, and a willingness to help. When these elements are fostered, teams can engage in honest, constructive dialogue, experiment without fear of repercussions, and support one another's growth and development.
The impact of PS on team and organizational performance is profound. In psychologically safe environments, individuals feel empowered to voice their ideas, challenge the status quo, and take calculated risks. This, in turn, fosters innovation, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. Conversely, a lack of PS can stifle creativity, discourage collaboration, and hinder an organization's ability to adapt and succeed in an ever-changing landscape.
By understanding the nuances of PS and its multifaceted dimensions, participants will gain the knowledge and tools to cultivate this essential element within their own teams and organizations. Equipped with this understanding, they can take proactive steps to create a culture of trust, empowerment, and mutual support – ultimately driving enhanced performance, engagement, and long-term organizational success.
The Leaders Toolkit provides a comprehensive guide for leaders to cultivate psychological safety within their teams. By walking leaders through the essential steps, this toolkit equips them with the necessary tools to create an environment where team members feel empowered to take risks, share ideas, and speak up without fear of judgment or repercussion.
The first crucial step is setting the stage. Leaders must establish clear expectations, communicate their commitment to psychological safety, and model the desired behaviors themselves. This lays the foundation for a culture of trust and open communication.
Next, the toolkit guides leaders in inviting participation. This involves actively soliciting feedback, encouraging diverse perspectives, and making it safe for team members to voice their concerns or dissenting opinions. By fostering an inclusive and collaborative atmosphere, leaders can unlock the full potential of their teams.
Finally, the toolkit emphasizes the importance of responding productively to team members' contributions. Leaders must learn to listen actively, acknowledge valid concerns, and address issues in a constructive manner. This not only reinforces the sense of psychological safety but also demonstrates the leader's commitment to continuous improvement and growth.
Through the comprehensive approach outlined in the Leaders Toolkit, leaders can cultivate an environment where team members feel empowered to take calculated risks, share innovative ideas, and contribute to the overall success of the organization. By prioritizing psychological safety, leaders can unlock the true potential of their teams and drive sustainable growth and innovation.
Having explored the concepts of psychological safety and the Leader’s Toolkit, participants are now ready to apply this knowledge in a practical exercise. This final segment of the workshop focuses on measuring psychological safety using the Psychological Safety Index (PSI) Scan and interpreting the results to inform actionable strategies. This hands-on experience will equip leaders with the insights and tools they need to foster psychological safety within their own organizations.
This segment focuses on the practical application of concepts learned earlier in the workshop.
- Actionable Insights:Participants will gain clear, actionable insights on how to improve psychological safety within their teams.
- Empowerment: Leaders will feel empowered with the tools and strategies needed to create a safer and more inclusive work environment.
This segment ensures that participants leave the workshop with a comprehensive understanding of psychological safety, practical experience in measuring it, and concrete strategies to enhance it within their organizations. By connecting the scan results with the Leader’s Toolkit, participants will be well-equipped to foster a culture of open conversation, support, and inclusion.
The leadership of the future will be defined by its ability to foster psychological safety within organizations. As the workplace continues to evolve, the most effective leaders will be those who recognize the importance of creating an environment where employees feel empowered to take risks, voice their ideas, and embrace change without fear of repercussion. By cultivating psychological safety, these forward-thinking leaders will unlock the full potential of their teams, encouraging open communication, collaboration, and innovation.
When employees feel safe to be vulnerable and express themselves freely, they are more likely to take ownership of their work, challenge the status quo, and contribute unique perspectives that drive the organization forward. This shift in leadership approach will be crucial in navigating the complexities of the modern business landscape, where agility, adaptability, and a willingness to experiment are key to staying ahead of the curve. By prioritizing psychological safety, the leaders of the future will build thriving, resilient organizations that are poised to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Meet your Facilitator Rhonda Parkhurst
Rhonda Parkhurst is a recognized expert in Psychological Safety with over a decade of experience in Organizational Development and Behaviors. As the Founder of The People Centered Organization, LLC, Rhonda has dedicated her career to driving people-centric change within organizations.
Certified as a Psychological Safety Practitioner through The Fearless Organization, Rhonda is adept at administering the Psychological Safety Index and Enterprise Psychological Safety Index Scan, essential tools for measuring and enhancing team and organizational safety.
Rhonda's global journey has involved partnering with diverse organizations to foster environments that promote open dialogue, risk-taking, and inclusivity. She believes passionately that people are an organization's greatest asset and should be valued as individuals, not merely for their outputs.
Living in Indiana, PA, with her husband and their dog Jules, Rhonda continues to lead the charge in creating psychologically safe workplaces, ensuring that organizations thrive by truly supporting and valuing their people.
Learn to create an environment where your team feels safe to express ideas, take risks, and embrace change, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Equip yourself with the tools and strategies needed to build a resilient organization that can adapt to and thrive in the face of continuous change.
Develop skills to facilitate open conversations, encourage diverse perspectives, and ensure every team member feels valued and heard.
Gain insights into how psychological safety can help your organization stay agile and competitive in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
Whether your organization operates in healthcare, manufacturing, retail, banking, insurance, automotive, or any other industry, the principles of psychological safety are universally applicable and beneficial. In every field, creating a safe and supportive work environment is key to fostering innovation, improving performance, and achieving sustainable success.
Psychological Safety: The Key to Organizational Success
Creating an environment where psychological safety is prioritized is crucial for the success of any organization, whether small or large. When leaders integrate psychological safety into daily operations, they cultivate a culture of trust, innovation, and high performance. This workshop will equip you with the skills to foster this essential concept within your team
Cost: $400 pp (Discounts available for groups from same organization) Registeration Cost includes Breakfast, Lucnh and Snack and Beverage Breaks, Workshop Guide Book and Resources and Parking
When: September 17, 2024
Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex (KCAC)
711 Pratt Drive Indiana, Pa 15701
Time: Breakfast and Registeration Check at starts at 8:00 am, Workshop starts at 9:00 am and ends at 4:00 pm
For more information please contact rhonda@pcorganization.com or call 724-403-2522
The Psychological Safety Workshop is a live, in-person session facilitated by The People Centered Organization, LLC. Our workshop is designed to equip leaders with the knowledge and tools to create work environments where employees feel safe to take risks, voice their ideas, and embrace change without fear. Certified through the Fearless Organization by Dr. Amy Edmondson, our team specializes in fostering psychological safety within organizations.
This workshop is ideal for leaders, managers, HR professionals, and team leaders across all industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, retail, banking, insurance, and automotive. If you are responsible for team performance and organizational culture, this workshop will provide valuable skills and tools to enhance psychological safety in your workplace.
Participants will learn the core concepts of psychological safety, how to use the Leader’s Toolkit to foster a safe work environment, and how to measure and interpret psychological safety levels within their teams. You will gain practical strategies to encourage open conversation, support risk-taking, and enhance team collaboration.
You can register for the workshop online at https://www.peoplecentered.co/people-centered-leadership-workshop-landing-page. For any questions, contact Rhonda Parkhurst at 724-403-2522 (call or text) or email at rhonda@peoplecentered.co.
The workshop costs $400 per participant. It is a full-day workshop that includes breakfast, lunch, and snack and beverage breaks throughout the day. Additionally, participants will receive workshop materials such as a workbook and access to the Psychological Safety Index Scan. Post-workshop support includes monthly Zoom meetings with workshop participants to ensure ongoing learning and application.
The workshop fee is non-refundable after September 10, 2024. If you request a refund before this date, we will retain a 20% processing fee.
Attending this workshop will empower you with transformative leadership skills, provide actionable insights and tools to improve team dynamics, and help you create a resilient and innovative work environment. The principles and strategies taught are applicable across all sectors, making this workshop beneficial for any organization.
A Psychological Safety Practitioner is an expert trained to foster a culture of psychological safety within organizations. Certified through the Fearless Organization, led by Dr. Amy Edmondson, these practitioners have undergone rigorous training and education to become authorities in the field of psychological safety.
Certified practitioners possess comprehensive knowledge of psychological safety principles, including their importance, impact on team dynamics, and influence on organizational performance. They are equipped with practical skills to promote open communication, support risk-taking, and enhance collaboration within teams.
A key aspect of their role is the ability to administer and interpret the Psychological Safety Index (PSI) Scan, which measures the level of psychological safety within a team or organization. This data-driven approach allows practitioners to provide valuable insights and identify areas needing improvement.
Furthermore, Psychological Safety Practitioners guide and coach leaders and teams in implementing effective strategies to enhance psychological safety. They create action plans, facilitate discussions, and offer ongoing support to ensure the successful integration of psychological safety practices into the organizational culture.
Certification from the Fearless Organization signifies a high level of competency and credibility, distinguishing these practitioners as qualified experts. This ensures that organizations receive the highest quality of knowledge and practice in fostering a safe, supportive, and high-performing work environment.