Psychological safety is essential for creative collaboration and high-performance teamwork.
Google's 2012 study of 180 teams found psychological safety was THE single most critical factor in team success. But most approaches focus on changing mindsets rather than changing processes.
But simply declaring a ‘safe space’ doesn’t make it so!
Instead of just encouraging people to “be open” or “avoid bias” you can bake psychological safety directly into your workshop processes — so the format itself makes people feel safe to contribute.
The trick is knowing when and how to apply the right fundamental workshop tools.
Here's what you’ll learn:
- Practical workshop tools and when they should be applied (and when not)
- Why some participants become judgemental & how to get them back on track
- How to design exercises for peak creativity and less criticism
- Critical decisions and customization that fosters inclusive teamwork
Meet your trainer, Dee Scarano:
Hey! I’m Dee Scarano, an Innovation Coach & Executive Facilitator with 17 years of experience in UX design, product strategy, and Design Sprints. Over the years, I’ve worked with teams at Google, Twitter, LEGO, Microsoft, Lufthansa, and many others. I’ll share the neuroscience insights that have changed how I design and run custom workshops and how you can use them to elevate your facilitation to the level of an elite, industry-leading facilitator.