Better Boards Conference 2025
Master the Art of the Boardroom
25-26 July • Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Center
Presentation
The Neuroscience of Thriving Boards: Psychological Safety and Managing Psychosocial Hazards
Carolyn Grant
CEO, People Plus Science
Carolyn Grant is a leading expert in organisational resilience and governance, specializing in the intersection of psychological safety, neuroscience, and leadership performance. As the CEO of People Plus Science, Carolyn has driven groundbreaking research into the psychological safety of Australian boards, providing actionable insights that empower leaders to thrive in complex, resource-constrained environments. With a deep commitment to evidence-based strategies, Carolyn has worked extensively with NFPs and community organisations, addressing leadership burnout and fostering high-performing, cohesive boards.
People Plus Science is at the forefront of connecting cutting-edge neuroscience with practical governance strategies. Through innovative assessments, research, and training, the organisation helps boards and executives navigate psychosocial hazards, enhance decision-making, and build resilient leadership frameworks.
In an era defined by constrained resources and escalating demands, boards face unprecedented challenges. This presentation will unveil the groundbreaking 2024/2025 Psychological Safety of Australian Boards research, offering critical insights into how psychological safety drives leadership effectiveness, decision-making, and organisational resilience.
Drawing on over 12 months of learnings from psychosocial hazard regulation, this presentation links neuroscience, governance, and leadership to show how boards can thrive amidst adversity.
Master the art of the boardroom
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