How to Foster Psychological Safety in Your Team for Better Collaboration & Communication: Expert Strategies from a Former Military Leader.

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Ever wondered how to foster psychological safety within a team and why it’s crucial for effective teamwork? What if you could learn from a former military leader turned researcher who specializes in this very topic? If you're curious about creating a safe and productive team environment, this episode is for you.

Welcome to this episode, where I have the pleasure of speaking with Bård Fyhn, a PhD scholar at NHH Norwegian School of Economics and a former leader in the Norwegian Armed Forces. Bård's research focuses on psychological safety, which he defines as the shared belief within a team that it is safe to take interpersonal risks. His passion lies in making research accessible and practical, and his insights are invaluable for anyone looking to improve team dynamics.

Imagine understanding the key elements that make a team feel safe to take risks and be vulnerable with each other. 

By listening to this episode, you can:

• Learn from Military to Academia: Discover how Bård's background in the military informs his understanding of psychological safety.
• Understand Psychological Safety: Gain insights into why psychological safety can vary within the same team and what factors influence these perceptions.
• Apply Practical Tips: Learn practical strategies to build and maintain psychological safety in your team.

Three Benefits You'll Gain:

1. Enhanced Team Dynamics: Gain practical advice on fostering a safe environment for interpersonal risks and open communication within your team.
2. Insights into Leadership Paradoxes: Understand the paradoxes of leadership and how they relate to psychological safety and self-leadership.
3. Personal Stories: Hear Bård's personal experiences with safety at work and how his family life teaches him about psychological safety.

Are you ready to learn how to build a psychologically safe environment in your team from an expert in the field? Scroll up and click play to join our insightful conversation with Bård Fyhn. Gain the knowledge and strategies you need to create a team where everyone feels safe to take risks and share openly. 

Bård Fyne's  contact information: 
LinkedIn:        @BårdFyhn
Website:       Grupptenkerne: Forskning For Folk Flest

REFERENCES:
S1 E20: Communications 101: The Art & Science of Constructive Confrontation & Conversation.
S2 E9: How to Foster Psychological Safety, Diversity & Feedback Culture: Interview with Kristin Omreng, Global HR Director at PGS.
.S3 E2: How to Build an Inclusive Culture. Tove Selnes, Chief People Officer at Storebrand.

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