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Sam Crome

@samcrome.bsky.social

Director of Education, Deputy Head, English teacher from Surrey. Exploring the research behind how teams can thrive. Author of The Power of Teams. CPD and speaking enquiries: www.samcrome.com

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Not using this much anymore, so find me on LinkedIn ❀️

15.06.2025 19:47 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Haha *takes down eBay listing* of course!

14.06.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ll take 10 πŸ˜‚β€οΈ

14.06.2025 15:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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My favourite teams book this year! Blog to follow

14.06.2025 15:17 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sam Crome High-Performing Teams; Education; Leadership

And if you liked the series, stay tuned for more coming soon, or go back through previous posts at samcrome.com

The Power of Teams is on sale now and aims to provide evidence-informed ideas and strategies for all teams

01.06.2025 14:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
https://samcrome.com/2025/05/27/resisting-mutation-how-to-prevent-psychological-safety-from-becoming-an-empty-buzzword-part-3/

Finally, Part 3 turns to the 'how'.

How can we use tangible, practical strategies to introduce or improve psychological safety in our teams?

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01.06.2025 14:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
https://samcrome.com/2025/05/22/resisting-mutation-how-to-prevent-psychological-safety-from-becoming-an-empty-buzzword-part-2/

Part 2 explores an abundance of research from Amy Edmondson and beyond, going beyond my previous posts on psychological safety

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01.06.2025 14:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
https://samcrome.com/2025/05/16/resisting-mutation-how-to-prevent-psychological-safety-from-becoming-an-empty-buzzword-part-1/

Part 1 focuses on these misconceptions and myths, of which there are many.

We can only hope to avoid these traps by better understanding the well-intentioned errors that occur when implementing psych safety

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01.06.2025 14:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Psychological Sagety....One of the most well evidenced areas of teamwork, under threat of becoming an empty buzzword!

Join me for a 3-part blog series that explores research, misconceptions, and strategies!

Thread....

01.06.2025 14:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Nick has been promoted to head student and frankly I’m not surprised

28.05.2025 20:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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When I was growing up and LOVED fantasy / sci-fi, it was derided as being geeky.

But now!!! Funny how things change

28.05.2025 13:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Really enjoying this series from @samcrome.bsky.social.

Some useful ideas and home truths for leaders!

β€œYour rousing speech about psychological safety will be shredded the moment you handle a mistake without compassion or fairness.”

27.05.2025 20:05 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Great stuff here!

27.05.2025 21:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Claire!

27.05.2025 20:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NEW POST

Psychological Safety Blog Series - Part 3!

7 practical strategies to introduce and improve the psychological safey in your teams

Thank you for joining me for the 3 posts! Please share

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27.05.2025 19:35 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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Part 2 of my blog series on Psychological Safety is out now!

More research and strategies to improve understanding and reduce misconceptions.

One more part to go!

t.co/8ROgKQcThk

23.05.2025 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ll post it then retire with trauma

23.05.2025 21:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

In fairness Nick I did send a praise postcard home

23.05.2025 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Part 2 of my blog series on Psychological Safety is out now!

More research and strategies to improve understanding and reduce misconceptions.

One more part to go!

t.co/8ROgKQcThk

23.05.2025 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

My pleasure, so glad it’s useful!

20.05.2025 20:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Slides from Sam Crome’s Research Ed presentation about the Power of Teams

Slides from Sam Crome’s Research Ed presentation about the Power of Teams

Super grateful to @samcrome.bsky.social for so freely staring his work - used some of his Research Ed slides to deliver Aspiring Middle Leaders CPD last week. Also shared the first slide with SLT today as we discussed leadership styles and values

Thank you Sam!

20.05.2025 19:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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NEW BLOG POST

Psychological Safety is a vital element of team culture, supported by decades of empirical research.

But is the concept surrounded by misconceptions? Has the meaning mutated?

And what next?

samcrome.com/2025/05/16/r...

18.05.2025 06:25 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

Thanks mate :)

18.05.2025 07:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Who doesn’t love an article that challenges your assumptions in the best possible ways.

Well worth a read this weekend!

#FluffyMcFuff

18.05.2025 07:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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NEW BLOG POST

Psychological Safety is a vital element of team culture, supported by decades of empirical research.

But is the concept surrounded by misconceptions? Has the meaning mutated?

And what next?

samcrome.com/2025/05/16/r...

18.05.2025 06:25 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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β€οΈπŸ’™πŸ¦…

17.05.2025 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

17.05.2025 12:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

How often have we observed some of these misconceptions in action? A fascinating post from @samcrome.bsky.social

17.05.2025 09:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
https://samcrome.com/2025/05/16/resisting-mutation-how-to-prevent-psychological-safety-from-becoming-an-empty-buzzword-part-1/

New Blog Post - 2 parter! Maybe 3.

Psychological Safety - a potential game changer for teams, supported by decades of robust research.

But is the concept now surrounded by misconceptions...has the meaning mutated?

Post One looks at the state of play

t.co/4Hqxsnhfoe

17.05.2025 07:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
https://samcrome.com/2025/05/16/resisting-mutation-how-to-prevent-psychological-safety-from-becoming-an-empty-buzzword-part-1/

New Blog Post - 2 parter! Maybe 3.

Psychological Safety - a potential game changer for teams, supported by decades of robust research.

But is the concept now surrounded by misconceptions...has the meaning mutated?

Post One looks at the state of play

t.co/4Hqxsnhfoe

17.05.2025 07:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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