Introduction

Julien Haye

How does the dynamic interplay between psychological safety and risk management drive innovation and organisational resilience, empowering businesses and non-profit organisations to achieve sustainable growth and maintain a competitive edge?

Google, Salesforce and Pixar, among many others, are renowned for fostering a culture of psychological safety, where employees feel comfortable sharing ideas and taking calculated risks. Such environments have led to disruptive innovations and products such as Gmail, Einstein Analytics and films like Toys Story, while risk management ensures that projects were thoroughly evaluated before implementation, contributing to organisation resilience and market leadership.

Yet, achieving effective integration of psychological safety and risk management presents formidable challenges. This intricate endeavour is beset by various hurdles stemming from deeply entrenched cultural norms that may discourage open communication and stifle innovation. Employees’ fear of repercussions, whether real or perceived, can hinder their willingness to voice concerns and report risks, or propose ground-breaking ideas, leading to missed opportunities for growth and

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