Picture a workplace culture where team members feel encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. A place where people feel accepted and respected. A place where they can humbly admit what they do not know, raise concerns, share ideas and try new methods. A place where mistakes and failures are seen as learning opportunities and not merely opportunities for blame or judgment. A place with psychological safety. Amy C. Edmondson is a professor of leadership and management at

Your team has experienced immense change in the past several weeks. You may have gone from seeing each other 8+ hours every day to only seeing or hearing each other on scheduled calls. For some, this lack of physical presence and connection can lead to feelings of loneliness and isolation. For others, they may have the additional stress of balancing childcare with work and very real fears of health or economic issues. We’re operating in the whirlwind—so much information and g

As businesses across the world have quickly shifted to virtual workforces in order to reduce risks associated with COVID-19, we recognize and empathize with the challenges you may be experiencing. We’ve compiled the below list (also offered as a PDF here) to help you navigate remote work: 1. Set yourself up for success. Create an organized, ergonomic workspace that is free of distractions. For most of us, this is not slouched on the couch in our PJs with the TV on in the bac

As businesses across the world are quickly shifting to virtual workforces in order to reduce risks associated with COVID-19, we recognize and empathize with the challenges you may be experiencing. We’ve compiled the below list (also offered as a PDF here) to help you navigate managing a remote workforce: 1. Communicate, communicate, communicate. Whereas you may be used to bumping into your employees in the hallway or dropping by their desks, managing a remote workforce requi