CHAPTER 8

Psychological and Psychosocial Safety

As with previous chapters, make some notes of what you expect in this chapter. Write down what you feel are definitions of both psychological safety and psychosocial safety. Keep those definitions in mind as you read this chapter.

Previous Chapters

In several of the previous chapters, there have been suggestions on steps that could be taken to prevent or cope with dysfunctional individuals or a dysfunctional organization. Following the framework from the Introduction, these are ones focused on people or culture.

Assure that no retaliation occurs after an incident.

Be creative—develop new routines and work habits to overcome monotony at work.

Commit (in or out)—if you believe in your organization’s ...

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