Chances are, you’ve found yourself in a situation in which some members of your team don’t feel comfortable sharing what they truly feel, either with each other or with leadership. This type of discomfort can be caused by any number of factors: fear that the supervisor or leader will penalize people who speak up; concern over getting humiliated in front of others; and other unfortunate causes. Fortunately though, the notion of psychological safety is becoming more of a priority in companies and organizations, and leaders are looking for more ways to make their team members feel more comfortable in a team setting. Let’s take a look at some tips for how to cultivate a stronger sense of psychological safety in your agile team today. Incorporate Question & Reflection Time Your Scrum meetings are supposed to be fast-paced gatherings that help get everyone coordinated for the day. However, there is also room for some time to get members to ask questions, reflect on projects or performance, and otherwise communicate with each other (and with you), all while feeling completely comfortable. You might even consider letting a curse word or two slip out, or venting about something that everyone’s stressed about –– let everyone know that this is a safe place to let their feelings and ideas be known. Another option for offering employees space to give feedback is to have surveys they can complete outside of meeting time. One important thing to note though is that these surveys should be completely anonymous, [...]
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