Psychological Safety Team Charter
Psychological Safety Team Charter
I. Introduction
This Psychological Safety Team Charter is designed to guide the team at [YOUR COMPANY NAME] toward creating a workplace where every team member feels valued, heard, and supported. By endorsing this charter, our team commits to fostering an environment that embraces open communication, mutual respect, and the free exchange of ideas.
II. Purpose
The purpose of this charter is to outline the practices and principles that promote psychological safety within our team. It aims to ensure that all team members feel safe to discuss ideas, voice concerns, and take interpersonal risks without fear of ridicule or retribution.
III. Objectives
To establish a supportive team environment that includes:
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Encouraging open dialogue and sharing diverse viewpoints
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Building trust and understanding across all team levels
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Enabling members to express concerns and offer feedback freely
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Supporting a culture where mistakes are seen as growth opportunities
IV. Team Members and Roles
The charter involves all individuals in roles that span from management to operational levels within [YOUR COMPANY NAME]. Members include:
Team Member |
Role |
Responsibilities |
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[Your Name] |
Team Leader |
Lead charter creation and discussion, promote psychological safety, and maintain team adherence to charter principles. |
[HR Representative Name] |
HR Representative |
Lead the team in implementing psychological safety practices, assist in finalizing the charter, and offer support and resources to maintain its principles. |
[Team Member 1 Name] |
Team Member |
Participate in shaping the charter, practice psychological safety, and emphasize its importance to the team. |
[Team Member 2 Name] |
Team Member |
Provide ideas and feedback in charter creation, foster psychological safety in team discussions, and personally commit to charter implementation. |
V. Norms and Guidelines
To maintain psychological safety, our team commits to the following norms and guidelines:
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Respecting all team members’ opinions and encouraging participation from everyone.
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Maintaining confidentiality and trust in shared information.
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Acknowledging and being responsive to the feelings and well-being of every team member.
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Do not tolerate any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment.
VI. Communication Strategies
Effective communication is key to fostering an inclusive and safe environment. Our strategies include:
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Regular team meetings to discuss goals, challenges, and feedback.
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An open-door policy for raising issues and concerns with leadership.
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Use of collaborative tools to ensure constant and open communication among team members.
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Training sessions on effective communication and conflict resolution.
VII. Monitoring and Feedback
To assess and enhance psychological safety in our team, the following methods will be used:
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Anonymous surveys to gather honest feedback and insights from team members.
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Regular review meetings to discuss survey outcomes and action plans.
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Establishment of a feedback loop that allows for continuous improvement.
VIII. Agreement
By signing this charter, all team members commit to uphold the principles outlined above and work together to maintain a psychologically safe workplace.
Name |
Signature |
Date Signed |
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[Your Name] |
[Date] |
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[HR Representative Name] |
[Date] |
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[Team Member 1 Name] |
[Date] |
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[Team Member 2 Name] |
[Date] |