Creating a Psychologically Safe Workplace: A Leadership Imperative for Diversity and Inclusion
Building a diverse and inclusive workplace brings numerous benefits, including the exploration of new opportunities. However, creating such an environment requires more than just the right policies and procedures. Psychological safety is a crucial factor that can make or break a team’s success. This is why leaders play a crucial role in fostering this environment.
Research shows that leaders can influence up to 70% of employees’ feelings of belongingness and psychological safety. For example, Harvard Business Review highlights the importance of psychological safety in high-performing teams, while Google’s 2017 study on the same topic further emphasizes its significance.
To build a more inclusive and high-performing culture, leaders need to understand the science behind psychological safety in the workplace and take practical steps to create it. That’s why this panel aims to examine the latest research on this topic and provide actionable steps for leaders to follow. The discussion will also explore the business case for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and how leaders can measure their impact.
The event will take place on Wednesday, May 15 from 9 to 11 a.m., at Communities Foundation of Texas in Dallas, TX. The agenda includes a networking breakfast from 9 to 9:30 a.m., followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A starting at 9:30 a.m. Complimentary self-parking will be available for attendees, and tickets are priced at $60.
The panel will feature Dr. Janet Ahn, Chief Behavioral Science Officer at MindGym, and Nate Bennett, Senior Vice President Chief Diversity, Equity
