How stupid is this? In team psychology, we all want team members and managers to speak up more, right? We all realize that what prevents us from speaking up with controversial or dissenting views is the possibility of being browbeaten with unfair naysaying, and inevitably, a conflict arises. But instead of creating a simple intervention... Continue Reading →
Psychological Safety in Teams: The SpatzAI Approach vs the Traditional Model
In exploring the purpose of psychological safety within teams, we think it is crucial to shift the focus from WHAT it is or is not, to WHY it is necessary and how it can be effectively implemented. Psychological safety is not just a buzzword, (although that seems to be what it has become)....
Right Kind of Wrong Part II: Failure to Behave
While we readily discuss the constructive aspects of failing in tasks or projects, there's a significant area often left unexamined - failing to behave appropriately within a team. This oversight can lead to a detrimental impact on team dynamics and overall organizational health.
What is Psychological Safety? Vs How is it Achieved?
In stead of asking; "what is psychological safety?", maybe a better question to ask, so as to understand it better would be; "how is psychological safety achieved?" “Psychological safety is an atmosphere where one can take chances……….without fear and with sufficient protection.” EDGAR SCHEIN & WARREN BENNIS 1965 – PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY – WIKIPEDIA
“That Will Never Work!”: Confronting Dogmatic Negativity in Team Discussions
In the quest for psychological safety within team environments, a key hurdle often encountered is the practice of browbeating with unfair dogmatic naysaying. This phenomenon, where individuals are discouraged from speaking up due to fear of negative repercussions, is a significant barrier to achieving the 'holy grail' of psychological safety in teams
Maybe SpatzAI GPT is Already Smarter than Most “Experts” in the Field of Team Dynamics?
I asked the SpatzAI this question below and I have a feeling that this AI is smarter than most experts promoting their version of psychological safety and team dynamics...
Proactive Conflict Resolution: Empowering Teams with SpatzAI
In today's fast-paced and collaborative work environments, conflicts and disputes are bound to arise. Traditional conflict resolution models often focus on post-conflict intervention, leaving issues to escalate and negatively impact teamwork and productivity.
Tit for Spat: How Reacting in Kind Fuels Workplace Team Micro-conflicts
In the world of workplace dynamics, conflicts often start small, like sparks before a fire. These minor disagreements and irritations, known as spats, can have a tendency to escalate, sometimes even turning into full-blown conflicts. But why does this happen, and how can we prevent it?
Amy Edmondson’s Take on Addressing Insults: Reframing vs. Speaking Up
Amy Edmondson - premier exponent of psychological safety Part transcript from the Chas Jarvis podcast"Why we need to talk about failure with Amy Edmondson" In a recent interview with Chas Jarvis (September 6, 2023) Amy Edmondson recommends how we should avoid potential conflict in teams. Amy Edmondson:"Someone says something in a meeting that you instantly... Continue Reading →
Eight Reasons Why SpatzAI Is the Future of Conflict Resolution
As an AI psychologist, I can provide insights into potential challenges or limitations of the proposed concept for managing workplace micro-conflicts using the the SpatzAI 3-step procedure of "Caution," "Object," and "Stop" approach:
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