Psychological Safety

Code: EE-WCPS-01

Half-day – 3hrs (1 x break)

Either on-site or virtual

Course Overview

Psychological safety is a critical component of effective, high-performing engineering teams. When individuals feel safe to speak up, ask questions, admit mistakes, and challenge ideas, organisations benefit from stronger collaboration, improved safety outcomes, and better decision-making. This course provides an introduction to psychological safety and exploring why it is essential in engineering and technical environments. Participants will gain an understanding of the factors that influence psychological safety and the role individuals and leaders play in creating environments where people feel respected, valued, and able to contribute fully.

What you’ll learn

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the concept of psychological safety and its relevance within engineering and technical workplaces.
Explain how psychological safety influences team learning, collaboration, and organisational safety outcomes.
Identify behaviours and workplace practices that support or undermine psychologically safe environments.
Analyse how inclusion, leadership behaviours, and team dynamics impact psychological safety.
Evaluate practical actions individuals and teams can take to contribute to more psychologically safe workplaces.