As organizations across Saudi Arabia scale under Saudi Vision 2030 , the pace of work has accelerated. Teams are expected to move quickly, innovate continuously, and deliver under high visibility and national impact. In this environment, high performance depends on how teams think, learn, and respond together in real time. Psychological safety plays a critical role in enabling this kind of performance. Amy Edmondson original research  on psychological safety shows that teams

Psychological safety is the foundation of high-performing teams. It’s the shared belief that people can speak up, make mistakes, challenge ideas, and show up authentically without fear of embarrassment or punishment. While many leaders understand its importance, few realize that one of the most effective ways to build it is through something simple: rituals . What Are Team Rituals? Rituals are recurring, meaningful activities a team regularly practices. They’re not processes

Psychological safety isn’t something you improve by chasing a high score. It’s something you build through behaviors, routines, and team habits. Across MENA organizations, we often see psychological safety assessments unintentionally treated like performance evaluations. Leaders feel they’re being judged, teams worry about how their answers will be interpreted, and the score becomes the focus instead of the learning.  “It [the PSI] is always meant to be a conversation starter

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