Foundations of Psychological Safety
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This course helps you create conditions where people can ask questions, share ideas, admit mistakes, disagree, request help, and raise concerns without unfair personal costs. You will practice respectful inclusion, credible invitations, constructive responses, clear accountability, responsible use of power, trust repair, and continuous improvement across relationships and groups. Throughout the course, reflect on your behavior and its impact. Use the examples and knowledge checks to prepare for honest conversations at home, work, school, or in the community.
Section 1: Understanding Psychological Safety 0/4 Lessons
- Lesson 1.1 Defining Psychological Safety
- Lesson 1.2 Recognizing Interpersonal Risk
- Lesson 1.3 Understanding Power and Context
- Section 1: Knowledge Check
Section 2: Communicating Respect and Inclusion 0/4 Lessons
- Lesson 2.1 Demonstrating Respect and Regard
- Lesson 2.2 Supporting Inclusive Participation
- Lesson 2.3 Responding Across Differences
- Section 2: Knowledge Check
Section 3: Inviting Voice and Honest Participation 0/5 Lessons
- Lesson 3.1 Making Credible Invitations
- Lesson 3.2 Modeling Openness and Appropriate Vulnerability
- Lesson 3.3 Listening to Understand
- Lesson 3.4 Welcoming Questions and Dissent
- Section 3: Knowledge Check
Section 4: Responding Constructively to Risk and Vulnerability 0/4 Lessons
- Lesson 4.1 Responding to Questions and Help-Seeking
- Lesson 4.2 Responding to Mistakes and Bad News
- Lesson 4.3 Responding to Concerns and Disclosures
- Section 4: Knowledge Check
Section 5: Combining Safety with Clarity and Accountability 0/4 Lessons
- Lesson 5.1 Clarifying Expectations and Decision Rights
- Lesson 5.2 Giving Candid and Respectful Feedback
- Lesson 5.3 Applying Fair Boundaries and Consequences
- Section 5: Knowledge Check
Section 6: Managing Power and Personal Reactions 0/4 Lessons
- Lesson 6.1 Recognizing Triggers and Defensive Patterns
- Lesson 6.2 Using Authority Responsibly
- Lesson 6.3 Seeking Feedback on Personal Impact
- Section 6: Knowledge Check
Section 7: Repairing Trust and Improving the Environment 0/4 Lessons
- Lesson 7.1 Acknowledging Harm and Making Repair
- Lesson 7.2 Following Through and Closing the Loop
- Lesson 7.3 Monitoring and Improving Conditions
- Section 7: Knowledge Check
Section 8: Earn Your Psychological Safety Foundations Credential 0/3 Lessons
- Lesson 8.1 Review Your Learning
- Lesson 8.2 Complete Your Credential
- Section 8: Final Knowledge Check