Power of saying ‘I Don’t Know’: psychological safety and participatory strategies for healthcare leaders.

David Francis Hunt

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Power of saying ‘I Don’t Know’: psychological safety and participatory strategies for healthcare leaders.

March 13, 2024

Hunt DF. BMJ Lead. 2024;Epub Jan 17.

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Psychological safety is critical for all staff in health systems, including leadership. This article encourages leaders to acknowledge their limitations, as this creates a culture of trust and enables innovation by including a wide range of stakeholders. The authors also acknowledge challenges associated with displaying vulnerability and strategies to overcome them.

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