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Session—"The Fearless Organization: Psychological Safety as the Engine of Community Impact"

How do we create spaces where diverse voices genuinely contribute to organizational transformation? This session explores psychological safety as the essential foundation for both fostering inclusive communities and driving measurable impact in today's complex organizations. When team members feel empowered to speak candidly, challenge assumptions, and take interpersonal risks without fear of judgment, OD initiatives gain traction and deliver a positive impact on the organization.

Drawing on case studies from local, national, and international settings, and using interactive exercises that bring evidence-based frameworks to live, participants will discover how to cultivate environments where psychological safety flourishes across hierarchies and functional boundaries. You'll learn practical approaches that dismantle barriers to authentic participation and leverage psychological safety as a catalyst for meaningful change in workplaces grappling with the consequences of hybrid work and Generative AI.

Whether facilitating difficult conversations, integrating marginalized perspectives, or building coalitions for transformation, these strategies will enhance your capacity to create communities that drive lasting impact.

Leave with actionable tools to create the conditions where diverse talents and perspectives can fully contribute to organizational success. By embedding psychological safety in your OD practice, you'll not only foster more authentic community engagement but also significantly amplify the tangible impact of your interventions.

Presenter: Michael Randel

Michael Randel works with leaders and their teams as they move through Change and Growth with Calm and Confidence. Over the last 30 years, across more than twenty countries, Michael has worked with hundreds of leaders committed to making a difference in complex environments.

The RCA Seasons of Growth™ framework guides Michael’s approach to supporting leaders as they prepare for and move through change. As a result, they are more confident in navigating the dynamics of change in social and organizational systems.

His work in Psychological Safety springs from his commitment to enabling inclusive teams and workplaces in which each person can bring their full selves, contributing to the effectiveness and impact of the organization.

Grounded in Gestalt approaches to leadership and organizational development, Michael works from his base in Washington D.C. with non-profit and corporate organizations, philanthropic foundations, and public agencies.