Psychological Safety

Interview With Aviation Expert Viktor Oubaid

How important is it for employees to feel safe at work? What can entrepreneurs do to create this “psychological safety”? Is it enough to promote a positive error culture, or is more needed? 

Psychological Safety is the trust that, within a team or organization, no one will be punished or humiliated for expressing ideas, questions, concerns, or mistakes. It enables open communication and promotes a culture of learning and innovation. Employees feel safe to take risks and contribute authentically. This safety is essential for effective teamwork and problem-solving. It contributes to the development of resilience and adaptability in dynamic environments.

Today, I am talking about this topic with a recognized expert, Dr. Viktor Oubaid. Viktor has been in a leadership position at the German Aerospace Center (DLR e.V.) since 1999 and is a specialist in aerospace psychology. He has been instrumental in the selection process of ESA astronauts. As part of his scientific work, he deals with occupational requirements in aviation and medicine, as well as the development of computer-based methods for assessing teams and team efficiency. Additionally, he also works as an independent consultant.

Topics Of Our Conversation

In my conversation with Dr. Viktor Oubaid, we discuss:
– What is psychological safety and why is this topic so popular right now?
– Examples from aviation
– What can we learn from aviation and aerospace in this context?
– How can leaders and entrepreneurs create conditions for psychological safety?
– Self-Leadership: What can I do for myself to foster psychological safety)
– What projects are on the horizon for Viktor?

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