SH230: What We Get Wrong About Psychological Safety in Diving

Psychological safety is more than a buzzword—it's a critical team skill in high-risk environments like diving. Often misunderstood, it's not about being nice or avoiding discomfort, but about fostering an environment where team members feel safe to speak up, question, and learn without fear of judgment. Through real-life examples, including a gas switch error during a dive, this episode explores the transformative power of psychological safety in improving communication, accountability, and team performance. Dive into how candid conversations, challenging feedback, and a culture of learning can make dive teams safer and stronger.

Original blog: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/what-we-get-wrong-about-psychological-safety-in-diving

Links: If Ony… documentary: https://www.thehumandiver.com/ifonly

YouTube presentation on the Linnea Mills

Blogs about PS from the Human Diver

Outcomes are a function of technical skills, context, skill/luck, and non-technical skills Youtube video

This article was written based on an HBR article by Professor Amy Edmondson & Michaela Kerrissey, "What People Get Wrong About Psychological Safety" (Harvard Business Review, May–June 2025)

Tags:  English, Gareth Lock, Leadership, Psychological Safety, Teamwork