Achieve A Stronger Organization
Through Vulnerability
Using the 4 Stages of Psychological Safety™ framework, we help organizations create a culture of vulnerability, giving employees a safe environment to thrive in
Do Your Business and People Practices Threaten Psychological Safety?
Too often, employees operate under the shadow of fear, scared that they will be punished for behaviors or not reaching goals. Fear creates dysfunctional cultures, derailing any chance of teamwork, trust, and organizational success.
The percentage of employees who fear losing their job in the next year.
Source: Ipsos
The number of employees fearful of raising concerns with their bosses.
Source: Milliken & Morrison
The percentage of work absences attributed to stress, anxiety, and fear.
Source: Training Journal
Poor Workplace Culture Creates Fear and Derails Organization Success
Fear isn’t reserved for scary situations or horror movies. Psychological fear is rampant in the workplace due to a culture where mistrust, suspicion, and ineffective leadership rule. Merely walking into a dysfunctional office environment can cause stress and physiological effects like rapid heartbeats and sweating. The results are devastating, preventing them from making sound decisions on the job—or any decisions at all.
At ACT Performance Solutions, we leverage the power of the 4 Stages of Psychological Safety™ to help you create a psychologically safer workplace for your team. Inspired by a culture of rewards, not punishment, your team will be inspired to bring value to the workplace.
It Starts with Psychological Safety
Great organizational culture starts at the core with psychological safety, which is far more than providing enjoyable recreational activities or company-wide events. This conversation is centered around…
An organization that is free of secrets or areas where negativity festers.
High-performing teams that embrace inclusivity and foster innovation.
A steady influx of applications and an unbeatable retention rate of top talent.
Employees continually strive to outdo themselves without coercion.
A place where high levels of accountability are the norm.
A place where everyone's opinion counts and every voice receives the respect it deserves.
Psychological safety is the beating heart of successful cultures and teams. It is an invaluable foundation to foster growth, inclusion, and performance – all essential for success in today’s workplace. The importance of psychological safety has been scientifically proven, with numerous studies showing that it greatly impacts team effectiveness.
The Workplace Culture Experts
You Can Trust
We work with government and corporate clients, empowering them to achieve their full organizational potential by creating rewarding workplace cultures.
Our SBA 8(a) firm and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business understands your talent and organizational change challenges. We put our 20+ years of training experience to work for you, equipping you with the tools, strategies, and support to face workplace culture challenges head-on and overcome them, positioning your organization to meet its business objectives.
What Our Partners Are Saying
During this course, I learned essential skills to build trust, understanding, mutual respect, and psychological safety. As a result, I am equipped with the knowledge needed to foster an environment where team members feel safe sharing different perspectives, pushing boundaries, and ultimately pushing each other toward success.
If you want to feel like part of your team, then this course is just what you need. It's an easy way to learn how to connect with others and quickly start feeling like part of the team. The world would be much better if everyone felt psychologically safe.
I was really skeptical about this course when it was offered, but I decided to take it, and I'm so glad I did! As a result, I feel more confident and connected to my team. This course is a great investment for anyone and any organization!
The team that put this course together did a great job! They structured the course so that the information could be applied at any level. This course does not have to be just for leaders but anyone interested in learning more about people. If you are interested in learning more about people and improving your skills relating to them, this is the course for you.
Our Expertise Is Your Advantage
We guarantee to deliver strategies, tools, and insights to unleash your organization’s potential by equipping your people with the skills, insights, and training to lead your organization through change and into the future. Through working with us, you can expect to:
Master Seamless Change Management Approaches
Develop a Culture of Leadership From the Ground Up
Understand and Utilize Performance Analysis
Gain Access to Relevant and Engaging Training Materials
Foster Strategies to Cultivate a People-First Organization
Create A Culture of Rewarded Vulnerability
We employ the 4 Stages of Psychological Safety™ framework to help you drive innovation and improvement by rewarding vulnerability, not punishing it.
1
Inclusion Safety
Inclusion safety satisfies the desire for belonging and inclusion. When people feel included, they are driven by conviction and interact with others more confidently.
2
Learner Safety
Learner safety satisfies the desire to learn and grow. A thriving learning environment is where people feel safe asking questions and giving and receiving feedback.
3
Contributor Safety
Contributor safety satisfies the desire to feel we’re making a difference. A safe environment allows employees to contribute, helping them build confidence and competence freely.
4
Challenger Safety
Challenger safety satisfies the need to make things better. Safe cultures allow people to make suggestions or criticisms for improvement without fear of retaliation.
Challenger Safety
Challenger safety satisfies the need to make things better. Safe cultures allow people to make suggestions or criticisms for improvement without fear of retaliation.
From Theory to Practice
3 Steps to Put Psychological Safety Into Action
We’re dedicated to delivering not just words but tangible solutions that make a real difference.
1. LEARN
Embrace the vision & shared terminology
2. MEASURE
Uncover ways to improve team psychological safety.
3. IMPROVE
Drive cultural change using data.
Together, the 4 Stages of Psychological Safety™ framework and ACT Performance Solutions offer a research-backed package of services to achieve extraordinary results for individuals and organizations by creating a culture of vulnerability and respect.
- FOR TEAMS
We offer courses, workshops, and training programs to assess your current level of psychological safety and offer insights on how to create a more inclusive, vulnerable workplace where all can thrive.
Are You Ready to Embrace A Culture
of Rewarded Vulnerability?
Let us put our combined facilitation expertise and the power of the 4 Stages of Psychological Safety framework to work to help you create a culture where every employee feels valued and included.