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Psychological Safety
Masterclass
How to lead psychologically safe teams and unlock performance in uncertain times.
From R20,500
90 - 120 Minutes
Virtual
Max 50 People
Description
For most people managers and leaders, the question isn't whether psychological safety matters, but how to actually foster it when the pressure is on. This masterclass is a strategic deep-dive into the mechanics of trust. We incorporate the conceptual and the practical to provide leaders with a concrete toolkit for building environments where teams can innovate, challenge, and excel. We tackle the important questions: How do you identify team members who have "checked out" due to a lack of safety, and how do you bring them back? By blending psychological safety theory with high-performance concepts and our proprietary AI agent, Zed, we teach you how to facilitate the crucial conversations most people shy away from. This is about moving from a culture of silence to a culture of high-performance.
This Masterclass Includes
Expert Live Facilitation
A 90 or120 minute virtual session led by a veteran DEI practitioner, focusing on leadership strategy and perspective-shifting.
Cinematic Video Content
Screening of our documentary-style video that illustrates the human and professional cost of safety gaps.
Zed AI Tool Access
Exclusive access to our AI tool, Zed, designed to facilitate the crucial conversations that build psychological safety and team alignment.
The WhatsApp Advisor
Participants gain direct access to our "Advisor-in-Your-Pocket" for real-time guidance on implementing session learnings.
Learning Outcomes
Understand Pyschological Safety
Gain a sophisticated understanding of how to build and maintain the two essential pillars of a psychologically safe environment.
Re-engage Withdrawn Talent
Develop the diagnostic skills to identify disengagement caused by a lack of safety and the intervention tools to bring those voices back to the table.
Lead Crucial Conversations with Zed
Learn to leverage our proprietary AI agent, Zed, to facilitate honest, high-stakes alignment and feedback conversations with ease.
Drive Performance Through Honesty
Identify how to turn conflict into a constructive tool for innovation, ensuring your team can navigate mistakes without hiding them.
Outline
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An analysis of why psychological safety is the primary driver of team effectiveness and innovation during uncertain times.
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Participants use our proprietary tool to calculate the actual financial cost of psychological unsafety within their organisations, making the impact real and tangible.
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Learn the subtle signs of psychological withdrawal and the specific strategies needed to re-engage team members who no longer feel safe to contribute.
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We dismantle the blame game. We explore how leaders, managers, and colleagues co-create safety and define the leader's role in opening the space.
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We use a cinematic documentary-style video to anchor the session in real-world stories of how safety, or the lack of it, impacts the bottom line.
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We introduce Zed, our AI-powered agent designed to facilitate alignment. We teach participants how to use Zed as a neutral third party to guide the difficult conversations they usually avoid.
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Putting the theory into practice. Leaders use our tools to navigate simulated high-pressure scenarios focused on safety and performance.
Who Is This Masterclass For?
Executive and Senior Leadership
People Managers and HR
Observable Month Pairing
World Day for Safety and Health at Work (April)
Mental Health Awareness Month (May/October)
How Much is Psychological Unsafety Costing Your Organisation?
Masterclass Pricing
| Bundle Size | Price per Quantity |
|---|---|
| 1 Masterclass | R 29,500 each |
| 4 Masterclasses | R 25,500 each |
| 8 Masterclasses | R 20,500 each |
FAQs
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The finance aspect is the "anchor," but the core of the session is human. We use the data to get the attention of the business, but we use the tools (like Zed and the films) to fix the culture.
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While tailored for managers and senior leaders, these workshops are equally effective for teams, HR teams and specialised cohorts like ERG committees seeking to deepen their strategic impact.
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We recommend a maximum of 25 participants to maintain the psychological safety and intimacy required for deep peer-to-peer discussion, but we can increase to 50 to stay in budget.
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This session is primarily pitched at a beginner to intermediate level to ensure all participants build a solid, shared foundation of language and understanding. However, because we prioritise impact over a "one-size-fits-all" approach, the depth and nuance of the content can be tailored to meet the specific needs, seniority, and DEI maturity of your cohort.
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Zed is our proprietary tool built to take the "awkwardness" out of alignment. It guides both the manager and the employee through a structured conversation to ensure both parties are on the same page regarding expectations and goals.
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Yes. Zed provides a low-friction way for managers to re-initiate contact and alignment with employees who have withdrawn, helping to reset the professional relationship.
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We are platform-agnostic (Zoom, Teams, etc.) and can use our meeting platform or yours.
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To protect the psychological safety of our participants and encourage real engagement, we do not allow sessions to be recorded. This ensures that every conversation stays within the room, allowing your people to engage authentically without fear of being captured on camera.
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Yes, we align our core frameworks with your internal organisational values and specific goals to ensure the training feels relevant and integrated.
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We offer a dual-layered measurement approach using our WhatsApp Advisor for immediate feedback or specific client-focused measurement platforms.
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While our standard delivery is virtual, we can offer bespoke in-person experiences upon special request.
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Masterclasses can be purchased individually or as part of a bundle, allowing organisations to repeat sessions for different teams or mix topics for a tailored journey.
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About the Facilitator:
Roy Gluckman-John
Roy is the co-founder of Run to the Monster, a qualified Attorney of the High Court of South Africa, and a veteran DEI practitioner with over 13 years of experience in high-stakes consulting and programme design. His "superpower" lies in his ability to take complex, sensitive social concepts and package them into relatable, easy-to-understand ideas that reduce defensiveness and invite growth. As an expert in creating psychologically safe spaces, Roy guides participants to "run to the monsters": to face our deeply held beliefs about ourselves and others with honesty and kindness.
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