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[1. Approach conflict as a collaborator, not an adversary.](https://hbr.org/2017/08/high-performing-teams-need-psychological-safety-heres-how-to-create-it?registration=success#DFP_TITLE_pos2:~:text=So how can you increase psychological,we achieve a mutually desirable outcome%3F”)
[2. Speak human to human.](https://hbr.org/2017/08/high-performing-teams-need-psychological-safety-heres-how-to-create-it?registration=success#DFP_TITLE_pos2:~:text=2. Speak human to human. Underlying,Anticipate reactions and plan countermoves. “Thinking)
[3. Anticipate reactions and plan countermoves.](https://hbr.org/2017/08/high-performing-teams-need-psychological-safety-heres-how-to-create-it?registration=success#DFP_TITLE_pos2:~:text=3. Anticipate reactions and plan countermoves.,respond to each of those scenarios%3F)
[4. Replace blame with curiosity.](https://hbr.org/2017/08/high-performing-teams-need-psychological-safety-heres-how-to-create-it?registration=success#DFP_IC_pos3:~:text=4. Replace blame with curiosity. If,is%3A “How could I support you%3F”)
[5. Ask for feedback on delivery.](https://hbr.org/2017/08/high-performing-teams-need-psychological-safety-heres-how-to-create-it?registration=success#DFP_IC_pos3:~:text=5. Ask for feedback on delivery.,I had%2C which led to solutions.”)
[6. Measure psychological safety](https://hbr.org/2017/08/high-performing-teams-need-psychological-safety-heres-how-to-create-it?registration=success#DFP_IC_pos3:~:text=6. Measure psychological safety. Santagata periodically,and development opportunities%2C and better performance.)