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May 5, 2021

Psychological Safety

Written by: Christopher Fussell

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Transparent and honest communication is only as productive as the culture that supports it. Psychological safety, an idea popularized by Dr. Amy Edmonson, occurs when teams create a space where individuals feel that they can share honest feedback and insights without being reprimanded or pushed out of the team.

Psychological Safety

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Christopher Fussell
Christopher Fussell
Vice Chairman

Chris Fussell is the Vice Chairman of McChrystal Group. Chris has focused on bringing his Special Operations experience and expertise in cross-functional collaboration, knowledge sharing, and decision making with large corporations facing similar challenges. He joined McChrystal Group as a Partner in 2012.

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