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Psychological Safety

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Psychological safety is a shared belief that a team is safe for interpersonal risks, such as asking questions, admitting mistakes, or challenging views. It involves but goes beyond interpersonal trust and mutual respect. It can support speaking up and learning without requiring constant agreement.

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Where this concept is put to work · Executive Insight BriefPsychological Safety Scale: Measure Shared Interpersonal Risk, Not ComfortRead the brief →

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