Systems-Based | Measurable | Action-Oriented
1. Purpose
The Staying Human Psychological Safety Diagnostic is a structured evaluation tool designed to assess:
- Cultural stability
- Leadership behaviors
- Structural transparency
- Conflict patterns
- Power distribution
- Alignment between stated values and lived experience
It is not a sentiment survey.
It is a systems-level diagnostic.
The 6-Domain Model
Each domain is scored across a 1–5 maturity scale.
| Level | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 Reactive / Fear-Based | |
| 2 Inconsistent / Personality-Driven | |
| 3 Stable but Fragile | Stable but Fragile |
| 4 Structurally Embedded | Structurally Embedded |
| 5 Regenerative / Self-Correcting | Regenerative / Self-Correcting |
Domain 1: Structural Transparency
Measures:
- Clarity of decision-making processes
- Budget visibility
- Information accessibility
- Communication pathways
Key Diagnostic Questions:
- Do employees understand how decisions are made?
- Is financial information appropriately transparent?
- Are strategic priorities communicated clearly?
- Is dissent punished or processed?
Domain 2: Power & Authority Dynamics
Measures:
- Use of positional power
- Psychological safety in upward feedback
- Authority without humiliation
- Consistency of accountability
Diagnostic Indicators:
- Leaders invite correction.
- Feedback does not result in retaliation.
- Policies apply consistently across hierarchy.
Domain 3: Conflict Integrity
Measures:
- Response to disagreement
- Mediation structures
- Informal influence vs formal process
- Emotional regulation in leadership
Red Flags:
- Avoidance culture
- Silent retaliation
- Weaponized policy
- Public shaming masked as “accountability”
Domain 4: Inclusion & Belonging
Measures:
- Psychological inclusion across status levels
- Safety to speak in meetings
- Treatment of dissenters
- Treatment of marginalized voices
Core Question:
Is belonging conditional?
Domain 5: Relational Leadership Capacity
Measures:
- Self-regulation before response
- Consistency between values and behavior
- Humility in authority
- Capacity for repair
This domain evaluates leader nervous system maturity — not personality style.
Domain 6: Cultural Alignment Integrity
Measures:
- Alignment between mission and practice
- Symbolic language vs operational reality
- Integrity of culture branding
Critical Indicator:
Does the organization live what it promotes externally?
Diagnostic Delivery Model
You can offer three tiers:
Tier 1: Anonymous Staff Survey (Quantitative)
- 40–60 scored items
- Domain-specific scoring
- Executive summary report
Tier 2: Leadership Interviews (Qualitative)
- Structured interview guide
- Thematic mapping
- Pattern analysis
Tier 3: Systems Audit & Alignment Report
- Full culture health score
- Risk map
- Stability index
- Strategic recommendations
Deliverables to Organizations
- Domain-by-domain scoring dashboard
- Heat map of risk zones
- Culture maturity index
- Board-ready executive summary
- 90-day stabilization roadmap