In this episode, we dive into the concept of psychological safety and its critical role in diving and team performance. Psychological safety, defined as a shared belief that it's safe to take interpersonal risks, enables people to ask questions, make mistakes, contribute ideas, and challenge the status quo without fear of judgment or reprisal. Drawing on insights from experts like Amy Edmondson and Dr. Timothy Clark, we explore its four stages: inclusion, learner safety, contributor safety, and challenger safety, with a focus on how each stage impacts divers, instructors, and teams. From life-or-death scenarios to fostering innovation, creating a culture of psychological safety can improve decision-making, teamwork, and training outcomes. Tune in to learn how to build this essential skill in your diving and beyond.

Original blog: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/how-safe-is-your-diving

Links: If Only video: https://vimeo.com/382399090

Debrief guide: https://www.thehumandiver.com/debrief

Psychological Safety and Learning Behaviour in Work Teams: http://web.mit.edu/curhan/www/docs/Articles/15341_Readings/Group_Performance/Edmondson%20Psychological%20safety.pdf

High Performing Teams need Psychological Safety: https://liberationist.org/high-performing-teams-need-psychological-safety/

What Psychological Safety is not: https://qz.com/work/1470164/what-is-psychological-safety/

Tags:  English, Communication, Decision Making, Gareth Lock, Just Culture, Leadership, Teamwork