Google spent $80M studying effective teams. Their shocking discovery? Perks & ping pong tables don't matter. Here's what 10 years of their data says actually works: In 2012, Google studied 180+ teams to uncover what makes some succeed. The answer wasn’t IQ, experience, or big budgets—it was psychological safety. This means team members feel safe sharing ideas and taking risks without fear of judgment. Teams with high psychological safety were 76% more likely to share ideas, stayed longer, and generated 40% more revenue. The best teams shared 5 traits: 1. Psychological safety (the foundation) 2. Trust and dependability 3. Clear roles and goals 4. Purposeful work 5. Feeling their work makes an impact Leaders built safety by admitting mistakes, listening actively, and encouraging questions. These teams handled conflicts productively, leading to better innovation, faster problem-solving, and overall success. If you found this helpful then follow me Mr Z for more!
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