(E27) The psychological safety expert Gina Battye
How safe is your organisation? I don’t mean the tick box health and safety compliance you need to meet. But how open is it for people to come to work as they are? Can people speak up? Do they feel confident in their role? As a leader do YOU feel safe?
In today’s episode I’m talking with Gina Battye an expert in psychological safety. Gina founded the Psychological Safety Institute and recently published a book ‘The Authentic Organisation’, you can find all the links in the shownotes, where you can also read more about Gina’s personal story and what led to her work in this area.
We discuss:
what is psychological safety
the five levels of culture
signs that psychological safety is a problem in your organisation
the relationships between culture and safety
tackling toxicity
what people can do at an individual level to effect change.
About Gina
Gina Battye, Founder and CEO of the Psychological Safety Institute, is a global leader and trailblazer in workplace psychological safety. Through her pioneering work with the 5 Pillars and the Hierarchy of Psychological Safety, Gina has revolutionised the approach to inclusion, belonging and organisational culture. Her innovative methodologies have been embraced by multinational corporations worldwide, earning her reputation as a visionary leader in the field.
Resources and helpful links
Connect with Gina on LinkedIn
The PSI Academy - join the free community
The Authentic Organization book (includes extract of Gina’s story)
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