Building on the foundation of inclusion safety, the second part of this podcast series explores "learner safety" in instructional diving settings. Learner safety involves creating an environment where students and team members feel safe to make mistakes as they learn new skills and knowledge. To foster learner safety, adopting a "student mindset" is crucial, emphasizing that learning is a lifelong journey and no one reaches permanent competency. Sharing what you are learning with enthusiasm and optimism can inspire others to do the same, while sharing past mistakes and the lessons learned from them encourages a culture of vulnerability and growth. Celebrating failures within defined limits is vital, recognizing that they are opportunities for learning and improvement. Additionally, asking for feedback at the moment of need and encouraging collaborative problem-solving contribute to learner safety, creating thinking divers who continually improve and push their boundaries in the world of diving.

Original blog:

https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/team-building-psych-safety-2

Links:

DEBrIEF template: https://www.thehumandiver.com/debrief

Why is it so hard to create a team quickly in diving, especially in classes?:

Part One: Inclusion Safety

https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/team-building-psych-safety-1

Part Three: Contributor Safety

https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/team-building-psych-safety-3

Part Four: Challenger Safety

https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/team-building-psych-safety-4

Tags:

 - English Gareth Lock Leadership Psychological Safety Teamwork