In this BONUS episode, we talk about the essential elements of creating psychological safety at work with Mehmet Baha, one of Facebook’s first European employees and a renowned psychological safety expert. Drawing from his extensive experience and new book, Baha shares practical tools, inspiring examples, and thought-provoking insights that can help transform workplace culture.
This episode builds on Mehmet’s guest blog post on the concepts we discuss. You can find Baha’s guest blog post on psychological safety here.
The Power of the 16-32-64 Framework
The conversation begins with Baha introducing his innovative “16-32-64” framework, a comprehensive approach that combines head (cognition), heart (emotion), and hands (practice). This framework provides 16 inspiring examples, 32 practical tools, and 64 questions designed to foster psychological safety in the workplace. Baha explains how this interactive approach encourages readers to reflect and take action, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with professionals worldwide in developing these thought-provoking questions.
“When I was writing the book, I thought about how I could make this interactive. How can I make readers take action? So, I realized that questions are a powerful tool to help readers to reflect and take these ideas into action.”
Debunking Psychological Safety Myths
Baha addresses three major misconceptions about psychological safety that often hinder organizational progress. He emphasizes that psychological safety isn’t just about being nice or avoiding difficult conversations, nor is it solely about encouraging conflict. Through real-world examples, including a compelling story about a mining company leader who transformed workplace safety through psychological safety principles, Baha demonstrates how this approach can drive tangible business results.
“According to research, when employees feel that their opinions count, we see happiness, reduction in turnover and more productivity.”
Practical Tools for Immediate Implementation
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