Psychological Safety - Fad or Fundamental?

Psychological safety is the number one predictor of high-performance teamwork. It is the enabling condition that encourages team members to speak up with ideas, feedback, concerns and mistakes. As a result, it enhances engagement, creativity, problem-solving and productivity.

Being able to cultivate psychological safety is the must-have skill of any leader wanting to flourish in our modern VUCA world. However, in many cases, creating such an environment can be challenging.

In this masterclass, we:

  • explore the background science of psychological safety, and why it is important for high-performance teamwork
  • examine tools for measuring psychological safety in the workplace
  • explore common reasons why cultivating psychological safety can be challenging
  • explore practical tools and techniques for cultivating psychological safety, and overcoming common challenges
  • develop a practical personalised action plan for better fostering psychological safety in your personal context

  • What is covered in the course?
    • What is psychological safety, and why is it important?
    • How can you measure psychological safety?
    • Common challenges in cultivating psychological safety (including the neuroscience of basic motivation, and why voicing opinions can often trigger a “threat” rather than “towards” response)
    • Practical tools for eliciting psychological safety, and how they can improve individual and team performance
    • The utility of 360-degree feedback tools and other evidence-gathering techniques for helping you identify the “right” problems to solve in your team
    • The use of design thinking as a strategy for iteratively and experimentally cultivating psychological safety, in overcoming common challenges
    • Small group discussions about how to apply the covered tools and theories in your own workplace context

  • Should I attend / how will I benefit?

    Suitable for professionals at any level looking to improve their capability in working with or leading others.

  • How will my organisation benefit?

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  • AQF Equivalence, Articulation Pathways CPD Points and Certification
    • You will receive a soft copy University of Adelaide Certificate of Completion.
    • This PACE course may contribute to earning Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points or credit. Many professional associations accredit CPD at a standard rate of 1 hour of professional development / learning=1 CPD point. This should be used as a guide only and confirmation should be sought from your accrediting body prior to registration in any PACE course or program.

What will I receive as part of this course?

  • course materials (PDF format)
  • Certificate of Completion (electronic copy)
  • post course evaluation.

Online courses will be delivered via our virtual learning platform and includes the following:

  • access to online course materials and activities 1 week prior to live virtual learning session
  • online support and interaction with your facilitator and course coordinator
  • live virtual learning sessions with your facilitator
  • further self-learning resources to embed your learning.

What should I bring to the course?

Our courses are designed to be work-related and interactive. Please bring current workplace examples related to this topic for use on the day.

You will need:

  • computer or tablet
  • web browser Chrome or Firefox to view your course online
  • webcam, headphones and microphone
  • internet connection (broadband or 4G minimum)
  • notepaper and pen
  • a willingness to participate and engage with the instructor and other course participants
  • if your first language is not English, you must be equipped to demonstrate English Language Proficiency throughout your short course enrolment at a minimum IELTS Level 6.5 in all bands in line with the University of Adelaide’s Minimum English Language Requirements.

Available course dates:

No dates for this course are currently being offered. Please register your interest for future dates by emailing pace@adelaide.edu.au