Creating and Leading Psychologically Safe Spaces

Psychological safety is not immunity from consequences, nor is it a state of high self-regard. In psychological safe workplaces, people know they might fail, they might receive performance feedback that says they are not meeting expectations, and they might lose their jobs due to changes in the industry environment or even to a lack of competence in their role. In psychologically safe workplace people are not hindered by interpersonal risks of Candor. They fear holding back their full participation more than they fear sharing a potentially sensitive, threatening or wrong idea. This course helps participants understand how it might help them come up with ideas that normally staff might not share due to the fear creating safe spaces for them to contribute.

Learning Objectives
  • Participants will define psychological safety and its importance.
  • Participants will identify barriers to psychological safety and strategies to overcome them.
  • Participants will practice skills to foster open communication and provide constructive feedback.
  • Participants will develop strategies to create a psychologically safe environment.
  • Participants will increase their self awareness regarding their impact on the psychological safety of others.
Delivery Methods:
  • Interactive presentations: Use visuals, examples, and stories to engage participants.
  • Small group discussions: Encourage sharing and collaboration.
  • Role-playing: Provide opportunities for practical application of skills.
  • Case studies: Analyse real-world scenarios to deepen understanding.
  • Individual reflection: Allow time for personal reflection and introspection.
  • Brainstorming: Generate ideas and solutions collectively.
  • Action planning: Facilitate the development of concrete steps for implementation.
  • Use of visual aids: such as slides, whiteboards, and flip charts.
  • Provide handouts: with key information, exercises, and resources
Targeted Audience
  • Corporate Leaders & Executives (CEOs, senior executives, department heads)
  • HR & Organizational Development Professionals (HR managers, talent development specialists)
  • People Managers & Supervisors (Mid-level and frontline managers)
  • Trainers, Coaches & Facilitators (Learning and development professionals, executive coaches)
  • Educators & Academic Leaders (School administrators, university faculty)
  • Project Managers & Team Leads (Cross-functional team managers)
  • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Practitioners
  • Healthcare & Social Work Professionals (Doctors, nurses, therapists, social workers)
  • Entrepreneurs & Business Owners (Startup founders, small business leaders)
  • Government & Non-Profit Leaders (Public sector and NGO professionals)

Dr. Hanif Mohammed brings over three decades of distinguished experience guiding senior leadership across diverse sectors to achieve strategic excellence. With a proven track record of serving more than 270 organizations, he specializes in the critical nexus of strategy, business management, and human capital development.
As a trusted advisor, Dr. Mohammed partners with executive teams to navigate complex organizational challenges, driving strategic alignment and fostering sustainable growth. His expertise encompasses:

  • Strategic Transformation: Facilitating comprehensive organizational assessments and empowering leadership to execute strategic visions with precision.
  • Leadership Development: Cultivating high-performance leadership through executive coaching, training, and tailored development programs.
  • Organizational Effectiveness: Optimizing organizational structures, implementing robust performance management systems, and aligning human capital with strategic objectives.

Dr. Mohammed’s extensive consulting portfolio includes engagements with global leaders such as Accenture, Korn Ferry, and Hamsley Fraser, as well as pivotal institutions including the National School of Public Policy. As a Korn Ferry certified Executive Coach, he empowers leaders to unlock their full potential and drive organizational impact.
His academic credentials, including a Doctorate in Business Administration (Strategy) and an MBA (Leadership and HR), coupled with fellowships from LUMS and McGill University, underpin his rigorous and insightful approach.

Dr. Mohammed has delivered impactful leadership development programs for CXOs, Board members, and senior officials from esteemed organizations including Shell Pakistan, Unilever, Pakistan State Oil, and numerous leading financial institutions. His proficiency extends to serving key public sector entities, including the Police Services of Pakistan and the Election Commission of Pakistan, through the National School of Public Policy.
Dr. Mohammed’s commitment to empowering leadership makes him an invaluable partner for organizations seeking to achieve strategic and operational excellence.

  • Understanding Psychological Safety
  • The Power of Psychological Safety
  • Leader’s Role in Promoting Psychological Safety
  • Google’s Project Aristotle (Research Findings)
  • The Benefits of Psychological Safety
  • Psychological Safety Three Dimensions
  • Psychological Safety and Burnout
  • Why Employees Resist Speaking Out?
  • Barriers to Psychological Safety
  • Psychological safety and innovation
  • Assessing and Monitoring Levels of Psychological Safety
  • Fostering Psychological Safety
Date Time Venue
KSBL Campus

Contact

KSBL Executive Education
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Ph: (92 21) 8771999 Ext: 716, 336
Mobile: (92 333) 2161255 | (92 333) 0937935
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