Nairobi, Jan. 20 -- A few weeks ago, I wrote about the Google Aristotle Project, an initiative to understand what makes a team effective. The study highlighted five key parameters for great teams, with psychological safety at the top.

Psychological safety is the foundation for building a culture of open communication, mutual trust and respect. It's about creating an environment where team members feel safe to take risks, voice their opinions, admit mistakes and share ideas, fostering an atmosphere that encourages innovation and challenging the status quo, which is vital in today's evolving business landscape.

In environments lacking psychological safety, employees often fear speaking up due to potential retribution or ridicule, leading ...