Teams that feel empowered to share their perspectives with each other, especially when their opinions differ from the rest of the group.
These teams are more likely to take initiative and consider the full picture of each situation. This in turn enables the team to innovate and find effective solutions.
Psychological safety is also critical to a team's ability to give and receive candid, respectful feedback.
Google's research on characteristics of high-performing teams identified psychological safety as their top indicator of the performance of a team.