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title: The role of psychological safety in AI adoption - S01E06
description: How can leaders support their teams through major transformations such as AI adoption while still maintaining a human-centred approach?
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# The role of psychological safety in AI adoption - S01E06

 By [Hajira Amla](https://www.nectarcomms.com/human-machine-relations-podcast/author/hajira-amla) 

 Aug 21, 2026, 12:43:01 PM

In this episode I interview Daren Roett, an independent consultant specialising in safety, leadership, organisational culture, and psychological safety. Daren will explain what psychological safety really means, why that's so important during periods of uncertainty and change, and how leaders can support their teams through major transformations such as AI adoption while maintaining a human-centred approach.

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#### Hajira Amla

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