In recent years, countries across the Middle East have launched ambitious transformation plans to diversify economies, modernize industries, and empower their people. Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is perhaps the most well-known example, but it is part of a much broader regional movement that includes many countries such as; the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and others. While these national visions highlight infrastructure, investment, and sectoral growth, the

As organizations across MENA transform and grow, psychological safety has become essential for enabling teams to collaborate openly, innovate, and perform at their best. As a regional leader in organizational and leadership development, Cosmic Centaurs is proud to deepen this work through our exclusive partnership with The Fearless Organization , becoming their Arabic language partner for the Fearless Organization Scan (PSI) . This partnership brings world-class psychologica

High-performing teams aren’t built by accident - they’re shaped by trust, communication, and a shared sense of safety. For years, leaders have tried to pinpoint what makes some teams excel while others struggle. One study finally cracked the code. When Google launched its five-year research initiative, Project Aristotle, the company analyzed over 180 teams and found something surprising; psychological safety - not talent, experience, or team composition - was the number one p

Many assume psychological safety means being “nice” all the time. In reality, it’s about creating an environment where e mployees feel safe to speak up, challenge ideas, and admit mistakes, without fear. When “nice” becomes code for silence, issues get buried. Think of the meeting where no one questions the manager’s plan, only for concerns to surface later in hallway whispers. That’s not safety, that’s avoidance. In the Middle East, where respect at work often emphasizes pol

The Origins, the Thinker Behind It, and Why It Matters When we talk about thriving teams today, one concept keeps coming up again and again: psychological safety . It’s become a cornerstone for building workplaces where people feel safe to speak up, take risks, and collaborate openly. But where did this idea come from, and who is behind it? The Origins of Psychological Safety The seeds of psychological safety were planted in the late 20th century, when researchers began explo

In every high-performing organization, collaboration and trust are what truly drive results. In our work with teams across the Middle East and beyond, we’ve seen that productivity isn’t just about talent, it’s about how people interact, support one another, and feel safe to speak up. So, what is psychological safety in the workplace? Harvard Professor Amy Edmondson , who introduced the concept, defines it as “a shared belief that the team is safe for interpersonal risk-takin

Across the Middle East and Gulf region, organizations are facing rapid transformation: economic diversification, digital disruption, and expanding global competition. In this environment, performance isn’t just about working harder — it’s about working smarter, faster, and more collaboratively. One of the most powerful enablers of this shift is psychological safety and performance as a combined driver of sustainable growth. Psychological Safety and Performance: Why Learning