Unlock Innovation and Team Performance with Psychological Safety

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Samin Saadat
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An employee notices a potential hazard on-site but hesitates to report it. A supervisor has a new idea to improve efficiency but keeps it to themselves, worried about pushback. A team member makes a mistake but chooses to stay quiet, fearing blame.

These everyday moments can make or break safety, productivity, and innovation in mining. When employees don’t feel comfortable speaking up, problems go unnoticed, opportunities are lost, and teams struggle to perform at their best. That’s where psychological safety comes in. It’s the foundation of a strong safety culture, better collaboration, and smarter decision-making in high-risk industries like mining.


Why Psychological Safety Matters

Mining is a high-risk, high-stakes industry where communication and teamwork are everything. Psychological safety isn’t just a “nice-to-have”—it’s essential for:

  • Stronger safety outcomes: When employees feel safe reporting hazards or near-misses, accidents decrease.

  • Faster problem-solving: Teams that openly discuss challenges and better solutions faster.

  • Innovation in operations: When employees can share ideas without fear, eciency and productivity improve.

  • Retention and engagement: People are more likely to stay in companies where they feel valued and heard.

Research from Google’s Project Aristotle found that psychological safety was the #1 predictor of high-performing teams. Dr. Amy Edmondson’s studies reinforce this; teams that feel safe to take risks and share ideas are more productive, more engaged, and even safer on the job.

What You'll Learn in This Short Course

This course is designed specially for mining professionals who want to build a workplace culture where safety, communication, and innovation thrive. Through interactive exercises, real-world case studies, and expert

insights, you’ll gain the tools to:

  • Foster a culture where speaking up about safety concerns is the norm.

  • Encourage operational teams to collaborate, problem-solve, and innovate together.

  • Lead with confidence while holding teams accountable.

  • Drive efficiency by improving trust and communication on-site and in meetings.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for mine managers, project managers, safety leaders, supervisors, and industry professionals who want to improve safety culture, teamwork, and operational effectiveness. Whether you're leading a crew underground, working in open-pit operations, or managing logistics, psychological safety is critical for success.

Don’t Miss Out—Register Today!

Join us and learn how to create a workplace where employees feel safe, engaged, and empowered to contribute their best ideas.

Spaces are limited—Register Now to secure your spot!