About this training
People may hesitate to raise concerns when they expect embarrassment, dismissal or blame. Psychological safety awareness training explores the everyday interactions that influence whether workers ask questions, acknowledge mistakes and contribute ideas. It also distinguishes a supportive speaking up environment from avoiding accountability, disagreement or reasonable expectations about work.
Employers can use Safety Training Finder to connect with providers and discuss awareness training for managers, teams or mixed groups. Possible discussion areas include responding to concerns, inviting different perspectives and following through on issues raised. Confirm facilitator credentials, availability and boundaries around personal disclosures directly with the actual provider.
Training objectives
- Recognise behaviours that discourage speaking up
- Practise constructive responses to workplace concerns
- Invite different perspectives during team discussions
- Identify follow through actions after concerns arise
Topics covered
- Speaking up and participation
- Leader responses to concerns
- Learning from everyday mistakes
- Constructive disagreement and accountability
- Inclusive team discussion practices
- Following through on feedback
Who should attend
- People managers leading regular team discussions
- HR teams advising on workplace culture
- Supervisors receiving concerns from workers
- Team leaders supporting new employees
Relevant industries
Delivery options to request
Onsite at your workplace
Share your venue, access requirements and the tasks you want considered so a provider can assess suitability.
Online learning
Ask about content, accessibility, assessment and learner support for dispersed teams.
Virtual instructor-led
Discuss live sessions across sites, including time zones, connectivity and participant numbers.
Delivery availability must be confirmed for the actual course and location.
Benefits to your organisation
- Clearer expectations for responding to worker concerns
- More deliberate opportunities for employee participation
- Shared understanding of supportive and accountable behaviour
- Practical prompts for reviewing everyday team interactions
Group and bulk training
Request group awareness training for intact teams or managers, and discuss participation boundaries and availability with the actual provider.
For multiple departments, ask the provider about cohort sequencing, consistent discussion themes and availability across your preferred booking period.
Frequently asked questions
Is psychological safety the same as psychosocial risk management?+
No. Psychological safety concerns how people experience speaking up and interpersonal risk, while psychosocial risk management considers a broader range of work related hazards. Confirm the intended awareness training scope, facilitator credentials and session availability with the actual provider.
Can managers and team members attend together?+
You can request a mixed group, although reporting relationships may affect participation and openness. Discuss whether separate sessions or anonymous discussion methods would be appropriate, and confirm the actual provider’s facilitation credentials, recommended arrangements and availability before proceeding.
Will this resolve an existing team dispute?+
Awareness training is not a substitute for investigating complaints, mediation or individual support. Tell the provider about relevant context without unnecessary personal information, then confirm their credentials, service boundaries and availability before deciding whether the proposed session is suitable.