Great teams don’t just follow procedures, they speak up, challenge ideas, and learn from mistakes without fear. That’s the essence of psychological safety, and it’s fast becoming a cornerstone of high-performing, low-risk workplaces. Elizabeth Hyde joins me to share how her legal background and cutting-edge research are reshaping how leaders think about safety, not just as a compliance issue, but as a human one.

 

If you lead people, manage risk, or care about culture, this conversation is packed with actionable insight you won’t want to miss.

 

Highlights

• From law to psychology: Elizabeth’s journey into human-centred safety
• What psychological safety really means: Beyond the buzzwords
• Speaking up at work: Why people stay silent—and how to change that
• Leadership that lands: “Walk the talk” boosts incident reporting by 19%
• The brain under pressure: How stress affects safety-critical decisions
• Safety vs structure: Why hierarchy can dampen team openness
• Evidence meets action: Practical takeaways from Elizabeth’s research
• Measuring impact: How to assess and improve psychological safety
• Where to start: Small shifts leaders can make right away
• Beyond compliance: Embedding trust and learning into workplace culture

Actions:

• Sign up for a future Safety Roundtable: https://safetyroundtable.co.uk/ 
• Connect with Elizabeth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-hyde-hesper/
• Hesper GRC Website: https://www.hespergrc.com/
• Connect with Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/