intermediate · 90–90 min
How to Build Psychological Safety in 90 Minutes
Team members holding back their best ideas? Create the safety needed for honest feedback and peer support in this 90-minute session.
About this session
When team members filter their feedback or withhold unconventional ideas, the group loses its ability to solve complex problems effectively. This session provides a 90-minute framework to move past surface-level politeness and establish the peer support necessary for honest communication. You will leave with documented team agreements and specific actions that make it safer for everyone to contribute their best thinking.
Why it works
The structure works by lowering the social risk of speaking up through a guided transition from individual reflection to group commitment. By shifting the focus from top-down directives to peer-to-peer support, the process ensures that the standards for safety are co-authored by the people who must uphold them, leading to higher accountability and immediate changes in team dynamics.
What you’ll walk away with
- Clear actionable outcomes from a 3-step facilitated process
- Increased participant engagement and buy-in
- Documented decisions and next steps
- Improved team alignment on the topic
Who it’s for
Team Leaders, HR Professionals
Frequently asked questions
Who should facilitate this workshop?
This workshop works best when led by someone comfortable with facilitation. Ideal for Team Leaders or external facilitators working with team dynamics teams.
How long does this workshop take?
Plan for 60-90 minutes depending on group size. The 3 activities are designed to flow together smoothly.
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