Modern workplaces can inadvertently foster perfectionism by creating a perfectionistic climate. This climate emphasises competition, micromanagement, and an “always-on” culture, resulting in burnout, fear of failure, and decreased productivity. While contributing to short-term gains, this culture harms innovation and productivity in the long run by increasing fears of failure and discouraging risk-taking. Workplaces with a sustainable climate, by contrast, prioritise healthy risk-taking, openness, psychological safety, work-life balance, and collaboration over siloing.
Outcome
Participants will discover valuable insights from the latest academic research on how a perfectionistic climate affects health and wellbeing. We’ll explore the unique challenges this climate presents for a younger workforce, which tends to embrace perfectionism, and share helpful strategies that organizations can use to foster a supportive environment that highlights excellence while ensuring psychological safety.
Why Dr Curran?
Dr Thomas Curran is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the London School of Economics, the author of the international bestselling book THE PERFECTION TRAP, and the “world’s leading expert” on perfectionism.
More keynote topics
Whilst renowned for his groundbreaking work on perfectionism, Dr Curran also offers a range of speaking topics that delve into the complexities of human behaviour, mental health, and team performance.