Among Google's psychological-safety actions, managers are advised not to interrupt or allow interruptions, such as by stepping in when someone is interrupted and ensuring that person's idea is heard.

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Google's psychological-safety actions advise managers to be inclusive in decision-making by soliciting input, opinions, and feedback; not interrupting or allowing interruptions; explaining the reasoning behind decisions; and acknowledging input from others.

Manager Inclusion in Decision-Making as a Psychological-Safety Practice

Google re:Work public document with manager actions for fostering psychological safety through engagement, understanding, inclusion, interpersonal awareness, and decision-making. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PsnDMS2emcPLgMLFAQCXZjO7C4j2hJ7znOq_g2Zkjgk/export?format=html

Google re:Work: Manager Actions for Psychological Safety

Preventing Interruptions During Team Discussions

Among Google's psychological-safety actions, managers are advised to explain the reasoning behind their decisions, either live or by email, and walk the team through how they arrived at a decision.

Explaining the Reasoning Behind Managerial Decisions

Among Google's psychological-safety actions, managers are advised to acknowledge input from others, such as by highlighting when team members contributed to a success or decision.

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