MYCPE ONE

Psychological Safety and Accountability at Work 1.5 Credits

Psychological Safety and Accountability at Work 1.5 Credits

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    August, 2026

  • Subject Area

    Personnel/Human Resources

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Learning Objectives

  • Identify what psychological safety means for a manager.
  • Explain how managers can encourage team members to share ideas in meetings.
  • Recognize how leadership attitudes can shut down team communication.
  • Analyze how a team can respond to mistakes while maintaining accountability.
  • Assess whether employees feel safe to speak up or fearful of management.

Course Overview

Psychological safety is an important leadership skill for managers who want honest input, stronger collaboration, and better decision-making. This course explains what psychological safety means in a practical workplace setting and how it connects with accountability, team trust, and the way people respond to mistakes, feedback, and leadership behavior.

Participants will examine how managers can encourage people to share ideas in meetings, make it acceptable to acknowledge mistakes, and avoid behaviors that unintentionally shut down team communication. The course also addresses how a leader's attitude can shape whether employees feel safe to speak up or scared of the boss. Psychological safety does not remove accountability; it helps teams speak honestly while still owning performance and results.

Major Topics:

  • Psychological safety for managers
  • Team idea-sharing in meetings
  • Mistake tolerance and accountability
  • Leadership attitude and team communication
  • Speak-up culture in teams
  • Measuring team safety and fear

This course is designed to help managers assess team dynamics, support open communication, and create an environment where people can contribute ideas without fear. By focusing on both safety and accountability, managers can build stronger, more engaged teams.

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On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Personnel/Human Resources for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1.5 CPE Approved
Personnel/Human Resources for Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada 1.5 CPD Eligible
Personnel/Human Resources for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1.5 CPE Approved
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1.5 CPD Eligible
Personnel/Human Resources for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1.5 CPE Approved
Personnel/Human Resources for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1.5 CPE Approved
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1.5 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1.5 CPD Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

1.5

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

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About Instructor

Behnam Bakhshandeh

Behnam Bakhshandeh PhD, MPS

Executive Coach-OD, Primeco Education, Inc.

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Behnam Bakhshandeh, PhD, MPS, is an accomplished executive coach, OD and HRD practitioner, business consultant, and founder of Primeco Education since 2001. Known as a dynamic writer, speaker, and trainer, he delivers visionary leadership in personal development, customer programs, technology integration, process redesign, and strategic initiatives. With nearly three decades of experience, Behnam has transformed countless businesses and individuals, drawing on his background in psychology, organization development, and workforce education.


With a PhD in Workforce Education from Penn State, a Master's in Organization Development & Change, and a BS in Psychology from the University of Phoenix, to date he has authored 18 books, created 17 coaching modules, and led teams serving tens of thousands through expanded participation and efficient operations

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To earn CPE credits, you must complete the self-study course, pass the required assessments, and submit the necessary documentation. Credits are awarded based on the completion of course hours and successfully passing the assessments.

Are the self-study courses accepted by NASBA and other professional organizations?

MY-CPE LLC courses are accepted for continuing education credit by various professional certification programs, including NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, and HRCI. MY-CPE LLC is also recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

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To maintain compliance, you must follow the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include completing the course within the specified timeframe, passing the assessments, and keeping accurate records of your learning activities.

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