Michael Lissack
3. Improvement prioritization : Collective identification of: ○ Most critical safety gaps to address ○ Root causes behind those gaps ○ Specific interventions to implement Technology company Atlassian uses this assessment quarterly, track- ing safety metrics as rigorously as performance indicators. Teams with safety scores below thresholds receive targeted support, including facili- tated discussions, leadership coaching, and structural interventions.
Meeting Practice Protocols
These structured approaches transform typical meeting behaviors to enhance psychological safety:
1. Pre-meeting question circulation : Sharing thought-provoking questions before meetings to: ○ Give quieter voices time to prepare ○ Normalize thoughtful questioning ○ Signal that different perspectives are valued 2. Sequential speaking practices : Structured turn-taking ap- proaches to: ○ Prevent domination by a few voices ○ Create space for all perspectives ○ Reduce status-based filtering 3. Perspective diversity techniques : Systematic methods to en- sure different viewpoints emerge: ○ Devil’s advocate role rotation ○ Perspective-switching exercises ○ Silent reflection periods before discussion 4. Decision consent documentation : Explicit recording of con- cerns alongside decisions: ○ Capturing reservations even when moving forward
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