How I Work Quick Win: What teams get wrong about psychological safety
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Oct 12, 2025 Psychological safety isn't just about individuals—it's a team-wide necessity. One person’s feelings of unsafety can erode trust for everyone. Unpacking communication issues, they explore how private conversations can prevent open dialogue. Regular health checks every 6–8 weeks help track team dynamics effectively. A unique thumbs-up/thumbs-down rating system reveals mismatches in team feelings. They emphasize learning from what works, not just focusing on problems, as a key to fostering a thriving team culture.
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Psychological Safety Is A Team Property
- Psychological safety is a team-level construct that spreads between members.
- If it isn't universal, the whole team's trust can degrade even when most feel safe.
One Unsafe Person Can Undermine The Team
- Amantha describes a team where most felt safe but one or two did not and avoided speaking up.
- Those isolated pockets of unsafety shifted important conversations into private dyads and confidential requests.
Monitor Team Health Regularly
- Do run a regular team health monitor every 6–8 weeks to track culture metrics including psychological safety.
- Use a simple anonymous or visible rating ritual to reveal mismatches and trigger conversations when people diverge.