Influencing Psychological Safety

Course description

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the modern workplace, psychological safety has emerged as a pivotal concept. This interactive, insightful, and empowering workshop is designed to equip you with the knowledge, strategies, and global perspectives you need to champion psychological safety in your organisation.

 This half-day workshop will explore the following topics:

• Comprehensive Understanding of Psychological Safety: Gain a profound understanding of psychological safety, including its significance in promoting well-being and productivity in the workplace.
• Global Legislation and Compliance: Explore international legislation and guidelines pertaining to psychological safety in the workplace, ensuring your organization's alignment with global best practices.
• Psychosocial Hazards Identification: Learn how to identify and assess psychosocial hazards that can impact mental health and well-being among employees, enhancing your ability to proactively address these issues.
• Building an Empathetic Work Environment: Develop skills to foster an empathetic work environment where individuals feel respected, supported, and able to express their concerns without fear of reprisal.
• Managing Psychosocial Threats: Equip yourself with strategies to recognize and address psychosocial threats that can compromise psychological safety, from workplace bullying to excessive workload and beyond.
• Effective Communication for Psychological Safety: Improve your communication skills to facilitate open and honest discussions about psychological safety, thereby encouraging a culture of trust and respect.
• Leadership and Advocacy: Explore the role of leadership in championing psychological safety, and learn how to advocate for its importance at all levels of your organisation. 

 This workshop is not just about understanding the concept of psychological safety; it's about equipping you to be a catalyst for change, fostering a workplace where employees can thrive, innovate, and excel.

Type of course

Workshop

Presenters

Who should attend

This workshop is funded through the Professional Staff Development Fund and is available to continuing and fixed term professional staff members only. 

It is part of the ‘Leads the Organisation’ learning stream, which is designed for staff at levels HEO8 and above – who either lead a team as part of their role or lead projects across the organisation.

It is recommended that you speak with your manager prior to enrolling in this workshop as there are late cancellation fees.

What you will learn

Following this workshop, participants will have:

• Developed their understanding of psychological safety, including: legislation, identification of risks, and best-practice responses
• Explored the role of leadership and developed communication skills to champion psychological safety
• Clarity on initiatives they can take to manage psychosocial risk, and promote wellbeing and productivity in the workplace