Troubleshooting Agile

Psychologically Safe AND Smashing It

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Jan 15, 2025
Dive into the intriguing dynamics of balancing psychological safety with high standards in tech teams. Explore how a supportive environment boosts performance and collaboration, while empowering team members to learn from their mistakes. Discover the fine line between comfort and challenge using rock climbing as a metaphor for optimal team dynamics. Lastly, engage with ambitious leadership lessons through the lens of Elon Musk’s initiatives, encouraging everyone to push their limits and redefine workplace success!
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ANECDOTE

Musk vs. Psychological Safety

  • Elon Musk dislikes the term "psychological safety", finding it at odds with a "hardcore" work environment.
  • He viewed Twitter's emphasis on comfort as coddling, preferring a more demanding atmosphere.
INSIGHT

Psychological Safety Misunderstood

  • Psychological safety isn't about comfort; it's about candor and risk-taking.
  • It should encourage edge, not relaxation, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
ANECDOTE

Perks vs. Performance

  • Companies once competed on perks, like massages and free lunches, to attract developers.
  • Atlassian stopped advertising perks because they attracted people interested in comfort over performance.
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