Contributing to Psychological Safety as a Team Member

Audience: All Staff & Faculty

Are you able to bring up problems and tough issues in your team? Is it difficult to ask your team members for help or bring forward a new idea? Is it safe to take a risk?

Harvard Professor Amy Edmondson describes psychological safety as the ability to show and express your thoughts without fear of negative consequences. While leaders play an important role, Dr. Edmondson’s research also shows that psychological safety is shaped by everyday team interactions—how colleagues listen, respond, and support one another. This session focuses on what psychological safety looks like from a team member perspective. Participants will explore Edmondson’s core concepts used to assess psychological safety, reflect on how their own behaviours influence team dynamics, and learn practical ways to contribute to a more supportive and inclusive work environment.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Understand what psychological safety is and why it matters for their team.
• Reflect on how their actions and words influence team trust and openness.
• Speak up, share ideas, and ask for help with confidence.
• Listen and respond supportively to teammates’ contributions and mistakes.
• Apply language and behaviours that support psychological safety in day-to-day teamwork.

Instructor

Isidora Nezic, Wellness@Work Advisor

Event Registration

Register through Qualtrics! Registration closes 2 working days prior to the session.

Contact

Phone: 56800

Email: landd@uoguelph.ca