Power of saying ‘I Don’t Know’: psychological safety and participatory strategies for healthcare leaders.
Hunt DF. Power of saying ‘I Don’t Know’: psychological safety and participatory strategies for healthcare leaders. BMJ Lead. 2024;Epub Jan 17. doi:10.1136/leader-2023-000906.
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.