Companies often chase efficiency and productivity, but forget that these outcomes depend on something more fundamental: ...

As a leader, you’re likely no stranger to the concept of psychological safety. It’s on every HR department’s checklist, and for good reason—it’s crucial for fostering trust, collaboration, and ...

Today, many people are familiar with the concept of psychological safety, a concept first coined in 1999 by HBS professor Amy Edmondson, and something core to being an effective leader. Her definition ...

I have been a fan of Amy Edmondson’s pioneering work on psychological safety since we met as young scholars at an organizational learning conference decades ago. While my interests lay in the ...

Want to know the secret to keeping employees engaged and productive? According to a new book, managers should learn to “praise the work, validate the person.” In Validation: The New Approach to Change ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Kenneth Harris, a NASA veteran who worked on ...

Cubicles in an office are seen in this file photo. In today’s op-ed, Randy Jurado Ertll argues in favor of the Workplace Psychological Safety Act (WPSA), an anti-bullying bill that could set a new ...