Creating a healthy workplace culture starts with psychological safety. While it can be difficult to define, its presence—or absence—is often easy to recognize through the way people communicate, collaborate, and respond to challenges.
This Learning Lab will explore what psychological safety looks and feels like in practice, how it influences organizational culture, and the role leaders play in creating environments rooted in trust, belonging, and healthy interactions. Through research-based concepts, self-reflection, and interactive activities, participants will examine how mindset shifts, leadership behaviors, and open dialogue contribute to sustainable cultures.
By the end of the training, participants will:
- Identify the characteristics of psychologically safe workplaces and the behaviors that hinder it
- Reflect on the leadership behaviors that build trust, encourage vulnerability, and create a sense of belonging
- Learn practical strategies to cultivate a workplace culture where employees feel safe to bring their authentic selves to work.
- Understand how psychological safety drives stronger collaboration, engagement, and organizational success.
Shanda O’Dennis, Learning and Development Associate for AQORD, will lead this virtual session. With a strong focus in systems alignment, team building, change management, and professional development, Shanda has amassed extensive experience in various roles. Throughout her career, she has served as the Director of IDD Services at Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems, where she provided leadership and oversight to residential services and community-based support programs. Shanda holds an M.S. in Organizational Development & Leadership from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) and a B.A. in Psychology from Temple University.
October 13, 2026, 1 pm EST – 2:30 pm EST
Registration is limited to 50 participants.
Each attendee must register individually. Please register only yourself, and encourage others on your team to register separately.
Session Pricing:
AQORD members – $0
Non-members & Compliance Partners – $85
Cancellation policy:
If you are unable to attend the session, please provide this information 48 hours before the session date. If you do not provide this information, and you are not an AQORD member, you will be billed for the session.