Empowering Sustainability: Unveiling the Crucial Role of Psychological Safety in Project Effectiveness through Sustainable Project Management Practices

Abstract

This study explores the relationship between psychological safety, project effectiveness, and sustainable project management (SPM). Drawing from the social exchange and learning theories, this study examines how psychological safety and empowerment affect the relationship between SPM-project effectiveness. Time lag data were collected from 346 project base employee in Pakistan, and statistical analysis techniques were employed to analyze the relationships between SPM, psychological safety, psychological empowerment, and project effectiveness. The study shows that psychological safety is crucial for productive project outcomes. Moreover, psychological empowerment is identified as a potential moderator, indicating its ability to enhance the relationship between SPM and project effectiveness. The study contributes to the existing literature by addressing a significant research gap and providing insights into how SPM can be aligned with project effectiveness. The study results suggest practical recommendations for organizations striving to enhance project effectiveness through SPM. The recommendations stress the significance of creating a psychologically safe workplace and giving power to project team members to improve their performance and contribute towards the sustainability of productive project outcomes. This research provides valuable insights for project-based organizations by showing how psychological factors and sustainable project management practices can boost project effectiveness.