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Driving Innovation – Why Psychological Safety Comes First

Thursday October 23, 2025 13:45 - 14:15 CEST Workshop Box 1

Lecturer: Marion Riedel

Category: Workshop

About the Workshop

Innovation happens in environments where people feel safe to share ideas, take risks, and learn from failure. This workshop explores the concept of psychological safety—what it means, why it matters, and how it directly impacts a team’s ability to innovate and adapt in fast-changing markets.

What You Will Learn

• What psychological safety really is and why it matters for every team

• Concrete exercises and tools you can use immediately to strengthen psychological safety in your teams

• How to create habits and rituals that encourage open communication and trust

Why Attend?

Whether you work in a startup or a corporate, this workshop offers valuable insights and practical methods to build an environment where innovation can grow. If you want to foster creative thinking, empower your team, and build a culture of trust and high performance, this session is for you.

My Perspective

From my own experience, I have seen how psychological safety leads to high performance and the courage to innovate. I love combining psychology and innovation because understanding people’s mindset is key to unlocking creative potential. Having worked both in startups and at Mercedes-Benz driving innovation, I bring a personal and practical perspective on how to make psychological safety a real driver for success.

Lecturers

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Marion Riedel Lecturer

Venture Architect
Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation