If Psychological Safety is the #1 Variable in team performance then how do you improve it? Where do you start? What are the key actions you can take to increase the level of Psychological Safety in your environment? This guide has 120+ behaviors you can use to have a higher level of Psychological Safety. It is the companion to The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety Book.
120+ Essential Behaviors Across The 4 Stages of Psychological SafetyTM
How do you help others feel included? How do you help them feel like they belong? (33 Behaviors)
How do you help and encourage others to engage in the learning process? (35 Behaviors)
How do you help others develop a sense of independent high performance? (36 Behaviors)
How do you help others challenge the status quo and participate in the process of innovation? (36 Behaviors)
Inclusion Safety Behavior #23 Respond to Messages Promptly
Respond to messages promptly. In part, the timeliness of your response communicates your respect for that person. Although there are times that justify a delayed response, try to respond promptly to those who leave you inquiries. When you are consistent in your response pattern, you communicate inclusion.
The Behavioral guide is the companion to The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety Book.
Timothy R. Clark is founder and CEO of LeaderFactor, a global consulting, coaching, and training organization. Dr. Clark is an international authority in the fields of psychological safety & innovation, large-scale change & transformation, and senior leadership development. He is the author of four previous books: Epic Change: How to Lead Change in the Global Age (John Wiley/Jossey-Bass), Leadership Bones (Bradmore Road Press), The Employee Engagement Mindset (McGraw-Hill), Leading with Character and Competence: Moving Beyond Title, Position, And Authority (Berrett-Koehler). He is also the developer of the EQometer emotional intelligence assessment.