Description
By the end of this course, you will have achieved a comprehensive understanding of Psychological Safety in the Workplace, tailored specifically for leaders and executives within Australian organisations.
This course is designed to empower you with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to create and maintain a psychologically safe working environment, fostering a culture of inclusivity, trust, and open communication.
You will:
- Grasp the definition, significance, and legal implications of psychological safety in the Australian context, including a deep dive into the Respect at Work Bill 2022.
- Recognise the benefits of psychological safety on individual effectiveness, team dynamics, and organisational performance.
- Identify psychosocial hazards and learn to navigate the legal framework and organisational policies required for compliance with Australian Work Health and Safety laws.
- Discover the neuroscience behind psychological safety and how leadership decisions influence team psychology.
- Differentiate between psychological safety and trust, and explore leadership behaviours that promote a safe working environment.
- Learn how to develop organisational policies that not only support psychological safety but also adhere to Australian standards
- Learn strategies for implementing and monitoring these policies effectively within your organisation.
- Understand the critical role of leadership in building a psychologically safe culture, from the importance of starting at the top to the attributes that foster safety and inclusivity.
- Acquire skills in effective communication and conflict resolution, including handling difficult conversations and enhancing feedback dynamics.
- Gain insights into advanced leadership strategies to overcome challenges in implementing psychological safety, managing resistance to change, and addressing team or individual burnout.
- Equip yourself with tools for assessing psychological safety in your teams and strategies for sustaining and improving safety over time.
- Prepare to lead change through the development of personalised action plans and continuous learning and development in the field of psychological safety.
This course also includes an optional supplementary module featuring case studies and real-world applications, offering valuable leadership lessons learned from Australian and other companies, and engaging in scenario-based learning and reflection. This course will not only enhance your leadership skills but to also contribute to a high-performing culture where psychological safety coexists with innovation and excellence.