Building Psychological Safety for High-Performing Teams
Length
20 Minutes
Course Type
Mobile Friendly
Audience
All Employees
Empower Your
Workforce
Improving Workplace Culture with Psychological Safety at Work Training
Workplace culture thrives when employees feel safe to speak up, share ideas, and take risks without fear of judgment. Psychological safety is the key to unlocking innovation, collaboration, and trust—and it’s the foundation of high-performing teams.
Psychological Safety for High-Performing Teams training introduces learners to this essential concept and shows how it transforms communication, decision-making, and team performance. In just minutes, participants gain practical strategies for creating environments where people feel valued, supported, and motivated to contribute their best.
SHIFT HR Compliance Training is the only HR compliance training company founded by employment attorneys, giving us unique insight into the real issues employees and leaders face. Unlike traditional training that checks boxes, our courses combine case law, workplace scenarios, and engaging storytelling to create learning that resonates. Our Psychological Safety for High-Performing Teams course delivers learning that lasts, shifting everyday behaviors to safeguard culture, lower risk, and help businesses thrive.
Thriving organizations start with thriving teams. This course gives learners the tools to understand what drives high-performing teams and how they can actively contribute to creating one. Drawing on proven concepts like psychological safety and growth mindset, the course explores how trust, open communication, and continuous learning fuel collaboration and innovation. Learners will walk away with practical strategies they can apply right away to strengthen their own impact and help their teams—and the organization—thrive.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Define the core characteristics of a high-performing team.
- Explain the role of psychological safety in team effectiveness.
- Recognize how a growth mindset supports learning and adaptability.
- Apply practical strategies to enhance collaboration, trust, and performance within their teams.
Our 10-minute microlearning courses are built for today’s workplace: flexible, engaging, and grounded in real-world skills. Each course delivers practical tools employees can apply immediately to strengthen communication, feedback, and team culture.
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of business leaders believe a psychologically safe workplace improves productivity and innovation
of workers in psychologically unsafe environments are more likely to experience a work-related injury requiring medical attention or time off
left on the table each year by companies not building inclusive work cultures
Course Details
| Format | Self-paced eLearning with interactive scenarios and reflection points |
| Duration | 20 Minutes |
| Languages | English and Spanish (others available upon request) |
| Certification | Instant certificate download |
| Accessibility | WCAG 2.1 AA compliant, screen-reader compatible, closed captions included |
| Flexible Delivery Options | SCORM-ready training, hosted by SHIFT or on your LMS |
| Customization | Turnkey branding options |
| White Glove Implementation | Dedicated Project Manager
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Why SHIFT HR Compliance Training
Minimize your risk exposure with training built by top-rate employment law attorneys with deep expertise in state, federal, and global mandates.
Boost course completion and knowledge retention with engaging and interactive training designed by subject matter experts.
Achieve lasting change with empathy-based training that shifts mindsets and behavior, with additional learning resources for reinforcement.
Stay protected against emerging risks with courses that evolve alongside shifting workplace challenges, new regulations, and timely issues.
The industry's most advanced customization makes it easy to tailor content to your brand, your people, and your policy, driving greater employee buy-in and organizational impact.
Save valuable time and resources with our dedicated support team, ensuring a smooth and seamless implementation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What to consider when choosing the psychological safety at work training for your organization
Psychological safety is the shared belief that a team is safe for interpersonal risk-taking — meaning employees feel comfortable speaking up, asking questions, and sharing ideas without fear of embarrassment or retaliation.
Teams with high psychological safety are more innovative, collaborative, and resilient. When people feel safe to contribute, organizations see stronger problem-solving, better communication, and higher engagement.
Warning signs include silence in meetings, lack of idea-sharing, fear of making mistakes, and employees hesitating to ask for help. These can lead to disengagement, turnover, and missed opportunities for improvement.
Leaders can model openness, invite feedback, acknowledge their own mistakes, and respond constructively when employees raise concerns. Creating clear norms around respect and inclusivity also helps build trust.
Every team member can contribute by practicing active listening, giving constructive feedback, showing empathy, and supporting colleagues when they take risks. Psychological safety grows when everyone commits to fostering respect and trust.
Investing in workplace culture training helps prevent costly lawsuits, reduces employee turnover, and minimizes productivity loss caused by toxic workplace behavior. Proactive training fosters a respectful culture, which lowers the risk of legal claims and reputational damage, ultimately saving organizations significant money over time.
SHIFT HR Compliance Training’s course is fully customizable to reflect your organization’s brand, industry, and workforce needs. Companies can seamlessly incorporate their logo, colors, and messaging to create a familiar, engaging learning environment. Policies, scenarios, and examples can also be tailored to align with local regulations, industry standards, and workplace realities.
For organizations with unique needs, SHIFT offers bespoke development to design content that mirrors company culture and addresses specific challenges employees may face. This flexibility ensures not only compliance but also greater employee engagement, retention, and impact. When training feels relevant, practical, and connected to your brand, it resonates more deeply with learners—strengthening buy-in and fostering a culture of accountability, respect, allyship, and inclusion across your workforce.
SHIFT HR Compliance Training’s legal expertise ensures all of our trainings meet Federal and State compliance, which allows your company to roll-out training with confidence and trust. Not only is all content legally vetted, but it is engaging, creative, and warm. Your employees will gain critical knowledge, practice real-world examples, and learn foundation skills in our training.
