Ask about risks before announcing your decision
Before the discussion, give everyone a minute to write down what could derail the plan. Collect their observations in a round or in writing, then share your own view. Respond to an objection with a concrete question. ‘What could we check before Friday?’ turns a concern into something the team can investigate.
Watch what happens after someone speaks up
Amy Edmondson describes psychological safety as a shared belief that interpersonal risk-taking is safe in the team. In a study of 51 work teams, she found an association with behaviours that support learning. In your own team, see whether substantive objections surface before decisions are made and whether the people who raised them can find out what happened next.