This is so real. Building psychological safety is an ongoing practice, as you've identified-- and structures aren't enough. We need small, daily mindset shifts and habits like pausing and posing questions. The most important work is the internal work, the small shifts that add up to something big. Thanks for writing about this.
Toby, this is such a powerful piece of feedback. You’ve hit on exactly why this work is so difficult even when we have the best intentions, we are often working within systems that are designed to prioritise order over agency. I really appreciate your perspective here; it’s a much-needed reminder that we have to be constantly vigilant about the language we use and the culture we are building. Thank you
Great piece. I think that leaders need to listen, think, refine and communicate. We do not need futility in our schools.
This is so real. Building psychological safety is an ongoing practice, as you've identified-- and structures aren't enough. We need small, daily mindset shifts and habits like pausing and posing questions. The most important work is the internal work, the small shifts that add up to something big. Thanks for writing about this.
Thank you Ruth for reading and commenting. It’s definitely something we all need to be thinking about.
Toby, this is such a powerful piece of feedback. You’ve hit on exactly why this work is so difficult even when we have the best intentions, we are often working within systems that are designed to prioritise order over agency. I really appreciate your perspective here; it’s a much-needed reminder that we have to be constantly vigilant about the language we use and the culture we are building. Thank you