Using Psychological Safety to Build Great Teams
As organizations seek to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion, they must first develop a culture rooted in psychological safety if they want those diverse teams to be effective. In this session, participants will learn how to leverage psychological safety to improve team effectiveness and identify key metrics related to psychological safety in the workplace.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how to leverage psychological safety to improve team effectiveness.
- Identify key metrics related to psychological safety in the workplace.
Bethany J. Adams

Bethany Adams has more than 15 years of experience in HR and education. She began her career working in learning & development and human resources in the restaurant and retail industries. She has experience in both small, privately-owned businesses and large, Fortune 500 organizations. Bethany holds a BA in Psychology, MA in Organizational Management, the SHRM-SCP certification, and is a Certified Genos International Emotional Intelligence Practitioner. She currently teaches at Villanova University in the Graduate Programs in HR Development. Bethany has spoken at a variety of conferences throughout the country and leads corporate training on topics including emotional intelligence, DEI, and strategic HR. Bethany hosts an HR podcast called HR Tea.
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