Chasing Psychological Safety

January 18, 2024

S1E1 - Inaugural Special Episode with the Godmother of Psychological Safety in Technology Gitte Klitgaard

<p>Summary</p><p>The conversation covers various topics related to the tech industry, personal challenges, and the need for a psychological safety community. The hosts catch up and discuss the current state of the industry, including issues with online presence and SEO. They also share their experiences with career changes and challenges in the industry. The conversation concludes with a discussion on creating a network of podcasts and the future of the tech industry. This conversation explores the challenges faced by women in the tech industry and the importance of psychological safety in creating inclusive and innovative teams. The speakers discuss the impact of mediocrity in organizations and the need for ego-less leadership. They also highlight the journey to psychological safety and the lack of measurement in this area. Additionally, they touch on the connection between psychological safety and innovation, as well as the cultural differences in fostering psychological safety. This part of the conversation focuses on the importance of neurodiversity in the workplace and the need for psychological safety and health at work. It also discusses the disconnect in diversity and inclusion initiatives and the impact of the mental health crisis on work. The conversation highlights the role of communication and bullying in the workplace and the importance of human work in creating a supportive environment. It emphasizes the need for effective leadership, self-awareness, and reflection, as well as the importance of embracing diversity and cultural differences. The conversation also touches on the need for preventive work, supportive environments, and continuous improvement in teams. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of recognizing and supporting neurodivergent individuals and challenging stereotypes in the workplace. In this conversation, Duena Blomstrom discusses the concept of podders and their potential to have their own podcasts. She emphasizes the importance of psychological safety and human depth in the tech industry. Duena also talks about humanizing engagement and centralizing resources for everyone. She extends an invitation to discuss topics like authenticity and women developers. The conversation concludes with closing remarks and future plans.</p><p>Takeaways</p><p>The tech industry is facing challenges related to online presence, SEO, and the dissemination of knowledge.<br>Personal challenges and career changes can impact one's professional journey.<br>Creating a network of podcasts can provide a platform for discussing important topics and amplifying voices.<br>There is a need for a psychological safety community to address issues in the tech industry and promote a supportive and inclusive environment. Women in the tech industry face unique challenges and often struggle to be taken seriously.<br>Psychological safety is crucial for creating inclusive and innovative teams.<br>Mediocrity in organizations can hinder progress and prevent the development of psychological safety.<br>Ego-less leadership is essential for fostering psychological safety and creating a culture of trust and collaboration.<br>Measuring psychological safety is challenging but necessary for understanding team dynamics and identifying areas for improvement.<br>Cultural differences play a role in fostering psychological safety and must be considered in creating inclusive environments. Neurodiversity and psychological safety are crucial for creating a supportive and inclusive workplace.<br>Leadership plays a vital role in fostering psychological safety and promoting effective communication.<br>The mental health crisis and burnout are significant challenges that need to be addressed in the workplace.<br>Embracing diversity, cultural differences, and individual strengths is essential for creating a thriving work environment.<br>Continuous improvement, self-reflection, and learning are key to creating a positive and productive workplace culture. The podders concept involves individuals having their own podcasts.<br>Psychological safety and human depth are crucial in the tech industry.<br>Humanizing engagement and centralizing resources can benefit everyone.<br>Discussions on authenticity and women developers are important.</p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction and Catching Up<br>08:05 Discussing the Current State of the Tech Industry<br>09:32 Challenges with Online Presence and SEO<br>15:30 Personal Challenges and Career Changes<br>20:40 Creating a Network of Podcasts<br>23:03 Issues with Google and Microsoft<br>28:29 The Future of the Tech Industry<br>31:18 Techlet Culture and Disseminating Knowledge<br>34:02 Collaboration and Co-hosting Opportunities<br>35:01 The Need for a Psychological Safety Community<br>35:31 The Challenges of Being a Woman in Tech<br>38:06 The Importance of Psychological Safety<br>43:03 The Impact of Mediocrity in Organizations<br>46:26 The Need for Ego-less Leadership<br>53:52 The Journey to Psychological Safety<br>56:08 The Lack of Psychological Safety in Large Organizations<br>01:00:43 The Connection Between Psychological Safety and Innovation<br>01:04:37 The Challenges of Measuring Psychological Safety<br>01:09:08 The Cultural Differences in Psychological Safety<br>01:10:57 The Importance of Neurodiversity in the Workplace<br>01:11:23 The Need for Psychological Safety and Health at Work<br>01:12:13 The Disconnect in Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives<br>01:13:08 The Impact of Mental Health Crisis on Work<br>01:13:32 The Role of Communication and Bullying in the Workplace<br>01:14:23 The Importance of Human Work in the Workplace<br>01:15:13 The Focus on Output vs. Value in the Workplace<br>01:15:48 The Need for User Research and Customer Understanding<br>01:16:17 The Lack of Sustained Efforts in Design-Led Development<br>01:17:15 The Importance of Effective Communication and Listening<br>01:18:08 The Role of Leadership in Creating Psychological Safety<br>01:18:36 The Importance of Embracing Diversity and Cultural Differences<br>01:19:01 The Need for Self-Awareness and Reflection in Leadership<br>01:20:35 The Need for Humility and Learning in Leadership<br>01:21:05 The Importance of Empowering and Supporting Teams<br>01:22:06 The Need for Preventive Work and Supportive Environments<br>01:23:25 The Importance of Daily Human Work in Teams<br>01:24:57 The Generational Change in Workplace Dynamics<br>01:26:16 The Need for Human Work in the Face of Automation<br>01:27:05 The Role of Leadership in Creating Psychological Safety<br>01:28:27 The Importance of Self-Reflection and Self-Awareness in Leadership<br>01:29:19 The Need for Research and Understanding of Team Burnout<br>01:30:07 The Importance of Team Dynamics and Human Work<br>01:31:01 The Lack of Research and Focus on Human Work in Technology<br>01:32:21 The Importance of Continuous Improvement and Progress<br>01:33:18 The Need for Change and Innovation in the Workplace<br>01:34:57 The Importance of Neurodiversity and Inclusion in the Workplace<br>01:36:16 The Need for Change in Leadership and Workplace Culture<br>01:37:43 The Importance of Recognizing and Supporting Neurodivergent Individuals<br>01:39:29 The Need for a Shift in Mindset and Understanding of Neurodiversity<br>01:41:06 The Importance of Challenging Stereotypes and Embracing Diversity<br>01:43:43 The Need for Individualized Support and Understanding of Neurodivergent Individuals<br>01:45:40 Introduction to Podders Concept<br>01:46:07 Mission: Psychological Safety and Human Depth<br>01:47:01 Humanizing Engagement and Centralizing Resources<br>01:48:20 Invitation to Discuss Authenticity and Women Developers<br>01:49:15 Closing Remarks and Future Plans</p>