Fostering Psychological Safety in Collaborative Settings

In today’s interconnected workplace, every interaction—whether spoken, written, virtual or in-person—shapes an organization’s culture and directly impacts psychological safety. This training explores the dynamics of communication in modern organizations, equipping participants with the skills to foster trust across all collaboration channels. This workshop empowers employees at all levels to contribute to a workplace that prioritizes respect and meaningful collaboration.

Participants will learn how to:
•    Recognize the role of meetings, messages and conversations in shaping workplace culture.
•    Apply best practices for all-encompassing communication across email, chat and verbal discussions.
•    Create psychologically safe environments that encourage sharing multiple perspectives.
•    Optimize collaboration in hybrid and virtual settings to enhance engagement.
•    Build trust and transparency through mindful and effective communication strategies.

Led by Emily Smith

Emily Smith is a Senior Training Specialist at University of Kentucky, specializing in Leadership Development. Emily comes from a background in educational leadership, with Program Director and Coordinator roles in multiple non-profit programs in the Washington, DC area. Emily has also traveled nationally as an education consultant and training specialist. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Strategic Human Resources Management from University of Kentucky.