SH230: What We Get Wrong About Psychological Safety in Diving
Counter-Errorism in Diving: Applying Human Factors to Diving · Gareth Lock at The Human Diver
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Show Notes
Psychological safety is more than a buzzword—it's a critical team skill in high-risk environments like diving. Often misunderstood, it's not about being nice or avoiding discomfort, but about fostering an environment where team members feel safe to speak up, question, and learn without fear of judgment. Through real-life examples, including a gas switch error during a dive, this episode explores the transformative power of psychological safety in improving communication, accountability, and team performance. Dive into how candid conversations, challenging feedback, and a culture of learning can make dive teams safer and stronger.
Original blog: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/what-we-get-wrong-about-psychological-safety-in-diving
Links: If Ony… documentary: https://www.thehumandiver.com/ifonly
YouTube presentation on the Linnea Mills
Blogs about PS from the Human Diver
Outcomes are a function of technical skills, context, skill/luck, and non-technical skills Youtube video
This article was written based on an HBR article by Professor Amy Edmondson & Michaela Kerrissey, "What People Get Wrong About Psychological Safety" (Harvard Business Review, May–June 2025)
Tags: English, Gareth Lock, Leadership, Psychological Safety, Teamwork