"The importance of psychological safety cannot be overstated. It’s the difference between teams that merely survive and teams that truly thrive"
- Amy Edmondson
Global Head of DEI, Logitech
Novartis Professor, Harvard Business School
Founder/CEO, Dr. Anita Enterprises
Best-Selling Author of Say ‘Yes, And!
Director Acquisitions, Google
Anthropology Professor, University of Toronto
Co-Founder, Aristotle Performance and Executive Producer of Psych Safety Day
Senior Sales Manager, Google
President, Diamond Leadership
Professor of Business Administration, University of Delaware
Principal and CEO, The Infinite Impact Group
Director, Boehringer Ingelheim
Polyvagal Performance Coach
Co-Founder, Aristotle Performance
CEO, The Blueprint Collective
Chief People Officer
Head of Empowerment, Boehringer Ingelheim
Kick off your Psych Safety Day 2024 journey with Jason Eisner as he sets the stage for an unforgettable event centered on the theme of "Within, Between, Among."
Dr. Anita will delve into how psychological safety serves as the foundation for thriving in environments where cultural nuances, organizational complexity, and rapid change converge.
Lakshmi Gopalkrishnan will show you how cracking the code of the Language of the System - the influential set of rules, norms, and quirks unique to every organization - cuts through the noise, supercharging alignment and allowing you to focus on what really matters: building thriving teams that deliver exceptional results.
Speaking truth to power is hard. No matter how diligently leaders strive to create psychological safety, they are working against an evolutionary fear response that governs people’s behavior, making them vigilant and self-protective around those with higher-rank.
In this dynamic session, we’ll explore how power impacts relationships, decision-making, and team culture, and learn strategies for wielding power wisely and well to foster a psychologically safe culture.
Discover how Polyvagal Theory can be your secret weapon for achieving peak performance in this engaging session with Michael Allison. You’ll learn practical techniques to regulate your physiological state, enhance your psychological safety, and optimize your performance, whether individually or within your team.
Dr. David R. Samson explores the evolutionary roots of psychological safety and how our tribal instincts have shaped human behavior in teams and organizations. Drawing from anthropology and biology, Dr. Samson will delve into how psychological safety evolved as a critical component of social survival, and how we can leverage our innate human nature to build more inclusive, high-performing teams. The session will also examine the challenges of tribalism and instinctual biases that affect modern organizations, offering practical strategies to foster trust, collaboration, and belonging in diverse work environments.
In this lively session, Avish Parashar will show you how the principles of improv can unlock your team’s creative potential and drive innovation. Avish will demonstrate how the "yes, and" mindset can transform your approach to problem-solving, making innovation a natural outcome of collaboration. Get ready to laugh, learn, and leave with tools to foster a more agile and innovative culture.
Join Dr. Taylor Mauriello, Neil Pretty, and Patrice Dawkins-Jackson as they share their personal reflections and key takeaways from the day’s sessions. Together, they’ll discuss emerging themes, surprising insights, and actionable ideas for fostering psychological safety. This conversation invites attendees to pause, reflect, and connect on the pivotal moments and lessons that have surfaced so far, offering a rich, interactive checkpoint for the day.
In this session, Adam will provide insights into the challenges, successes, and key takeaways from his journey scaling psychological safety over the past five years. You’ll gain practical advice on fostering a culture of psychological safety in large organizations, driving innovation, and sustaining long-term change.
Discover the hidden power of active listening and how it can transform team dynamics and business outcomes. In this session, we will explore the science behind listening with intent, its proven impact on communication, and participate in a hands-on activity to sharpen your listening skills. Walk away with tools to elevate your organization's culture and collaboration.
Join Uwe and Manfred from Boehringer Ingelheim as they share how they have successfully cultivated a culture of empowerment across a global organization, driving engagement, innovation, and performance. Learn about the strategies they used to embed psychological safety into their leadership practices and how this approach has enabled employees at all levels to take ownership, collaborate effectively, and contribute to the company’s success.
Join Amy Edmondson, the leading expert on psychological safety, as she delves into her latest research on the crucial distinctions between team-level and organization-wide psychological safety. In this session, Amy will explore how psychological safety manifests differently within teams compared to across entire organizations and why understanding these differences is key to fostering a culture of innovation and trust. The session will conclude with an interactive Q&A with Amy to deepen your understanding of psychological safety.