A safe environment, enabled by trust, is key in any human group interaction, fostering open communication and effective collaboration. Drawing from my extensive experience as a consultant and trainer over the past 7 years, I am excited to share with you 5 powerful real practices I use to establish trust and nurture a safe space within diverse groups of individuals, even those who have never crossed paths before.

Throughout my journey, I have encountered various challenges in gaining the trust of different groups of people, each with their unique backgrounds, perspectives, and expectations. However, by implementing these techniques, I have been able to break down barriers and foster an atmosphere where individuals feel empowered to express themselves freely, support one another, and ultimately, maximize their collective learning potential.

Join me as we explore practical approaches, all aimed at creating a transformative environment where trust thrives, and collaboration flourishes.

About the speaker:

Raul Barth is a seasoned Lean Agile Consultant, trainer, coach and SAFe SPCT Candidate at Gladwell Academy, with a deep understanding of Lean and Agile values and principles. With a Green Belt in Lean and certifications as a Professional Scrum Master I & II (PSM) and Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO), Raul brings a wealth of expertise to his work.
Over the past 15 years, Raul has gained extensive international experience in Agile, software development, IT, R&D, team management and leadership, having worked in diverse locations such as Brazil, France, Netherlands, and the UK. Throughout his career, he has dedicated more than 10 years to Lean and Agile.

Raul's technical proficiency is rooted in his academic background, holding Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Computer Engineering, as well as a Master's degree in Big Data. His practical experience in Agile spans across various roles, including team member, Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Agile Coach and Consultant. For the past 7 years, he has been actively engaged in guiding organizations through Agile transformations.

Passionate about Agile and Lean, Raul firmly believes that successful Lean-Agile transformations depend on mindset and people. He views frameworks, methods, and processes as tools to achieve goals such as faster time-to-market, quality, motivated teams, and customer satisfaction.

Currently, Raul serves as a consultant and trainer, leveraging his expertise in English, Portuguese, and French. He is dedicated to supporting Gladwell's partners in their pursuit of success through Agile and digital transformations.