In this episode, we discuss the importance of psychological safety in product management. We define psychological safety as creating an environment where team members feel safe to take risks, be vulnerable, and share their opinions without fear of humiliation or criticism. We reference a study done at Google (Project Aristotle...see resources for link), which found that psychological safety and trust were the top factors that contributed to team productivity and effectiveness. We emphasize the need for open and honest communication, a common vision, and the ability to bring one's whole self to work.
Takeaways
Psychological safety is crucial in product management as it allows team members to take risks, be vulnerable, and share their opinions without fear of humiliation or criticism.
A common vision and open communication are essential in creating psychological safety within a team.
Leaders should foster an environment of honesty, respect, and kindness to build trust and psychological safety.
Bringing one's whole self to work and allowing team members to do the same contributes to psychological safety.
Questions for Product Manager
How do you currently foster psychological safety within your team, and what challenges have you faced in maintaining it?
Can you share an example where open and honest communication significantly improved your team's productivity and effectiveness?
In your experience, how does encouraging team members to bring their whole selves to work impact team dynamics and overall success?
We want to hear from you!! Tell us about the role Psychological Safety has played in your job as a PM. Check out the resources page for some articles and questions that can help your team. Finally, you can always ask us a question or suggest topics by going to our Ask Us page.
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