Psychological Safety (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series)

2

Resilient Organizations Prioritize Psychological Safety

By Maren Gube and Debra Sabatini Hennelly

The pandemic, geopolitical instability, and unpredictable markets have made organizational resilience like food in the desert: critical for survival but challenging to grow. By making resilience a strategic priority, leaders ensure that their organizations can stretch and adapt.

Much has been written about psychological safety’s role in improving workplace wellness and even in helping stem the tide of exiting employees. But to weather uncertainty, organizations also need to make psychological safety a strategic priority, creating a culture where employees can comfortably raise concerns, contribute ideas, and share unique perspectives.

Three cultural ...