Psychological Safety:What science tell us? A dive into neuroscience & psychology

Psychological Safety: What does the science tell us? A dive into neuroscience and psychology

The term "psychological safety" was originally coined by Amy Edmondson to describe a behaviour that we can observe. But what does it mean to be psychologically safe? Why is this such a powerful and critical aspect to ourselves, and those around us?

When we dig a bit deeper, we find that psychological safety is deeply connected to our own survival mechanism. If we're going to create a positive and safe environment, we'll need to address it. And in order to do so, it's helpful to understand what's really going on in our brains.

In this session, we'll look at what we know from neuroscience and psychology about psychological safety. We'll discuss what we might be able to do in our environments, regardless of our job title or role, to make things better for ourselves, and for those we work with.

Bio of Mike:

Mike is an Agile and technical, coach and trainer who has been writing code for over thirty years and has been an active member of the Agile community for over twenty. He blends his strong technical background with a deep understanding of Agile methods to help teams consistently improve how they deliver value to their customers.

Recognizing that all software is written and maintained by people, Mike also has a keen interest in human behaviour and the neuroscience of how people work, both individually and in teams.