Amy Edmondson

Amy Edmondson is a renowned organizational researcher known for her work on psychological safety—the shared belief that a team is safe for interpersonal risk-taking. She emphasizes that when team members feel comfortable speaking up, asking questions, and admitting mistakes without fear of punishment, the team can learn, innovate, and perform better. Her insights highlight the importance of fostering trust and open communication within organizations to improve collaboration and prevent errors. This concept is widely applied in healthcare, business, education, and other fields to build safer, more effective teams.