Executive Summary on Cultivating Psychological Safety and Continuous Improvement

Published: July 16, 2024, 8:21 a.m.

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This post draws upon and summarizes content in my book,\xa0The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation.

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Senior leaders must prioritize\xa0psychological safety\xa0and continuous improvement to foster an environment conducive to learning and innovation. Psychological safety is crucial for enabling employees to speak up about mistakes and ideas without fear of punishment. This executive summary outlines key strategies for cultivating psychological safety and leveraging it to drive continuous improvement.

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\u201cPsychological safety\xa0is a belief that one will not be punished or humiliated for speaking up with ideas, questions, concerns, or mistakes.\u201d

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Prof. Amy Edmondson

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