Measure the team, never the person.
You can track psychological safety, carefully. Edmondson's short survey includes items like “If you make a mistake on this team, it is often held against you.”
Survey
Short & Anonymous
- A few validated items, quarterly
- Reported at team level only
Observe
Watch The Behaviour
- Who speaks, who gets interrupted
- How fast bad news travels
Trend
Direction Over Number
- Compare the team with itself
- Look for shifts after changes
Act
Or Don't Ask
- Share results with the team
- Agree one action together
Sources: Administrative Science Quarterly ↗ · POPIA ↗
Measure the team, never the person.