Conquer the most essential adaptation to the knowledge economy
The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the
Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth offers practical
guidance for teams and organizations who are serious about success in
the modern economy. With so much riding on innovation, creativity, and
spark, it is essential to attract and retain quality talent--but what
good does this talent do if no one is able to speak their mind? The
traditional culture of "fitting in" and "going along" spells doom in the
knowledge economy. Success requires a continuous influx of new ideas,
new challenges, and critical thought, and the interpersonal climate must
not suppress, silence, ridicule or intimidate. Not every idea is good,
and yes there are stupid questions, and yes dissent can slow things
down, but talking through these things is an essential part of the
creative process. People must be allowed to voice half-finished
thoughts, ask questions from left field, and brainstorm out loud; it
creates a culture in which a minor flub or momentary lapse is no big
deal, and where actual mistakes are owned and corrected, and where the
next left-field idea could be the next big thing.
This book explores this culture of psychological safety, and provides a
blueprint for bringing it to life. The road is sometimes bumpy, but
succinct and informative scenario-based explanations provide a clear
path forward to constant learning and healthy innovation.
- Explore the link between psychological safety and high performance
- Create a culture where it's "safe" to express ideas, ask questions,
and admit mistakes
- Nurture the level of engagement and candor required in today's
knowledge economy
- Follow a step-by-step framework for establishing psychological safety
in your team or organization
Shed the "yes-men" approach and step into real performance. Fertilize
creativity, clarify goals, achieve accountability, redefine leadership,
and much more. The Fearless Organization helps you bring about this
most critical transformation.
