Episode 14 (S8). Sitting With Uncertainty

About this episode

The episode explores the concept of safe uncertainty in social work and its implications for professionals and organizations.

We have a new episode for you! In this conversation, we explore the systemic concept of safe uncertainty, originally developed by Barry Mason, and reflect on what this idea means within organisations, professional practice and our own experiences in social work. What does it mean for professionals and organisations to hold both safety and uncertainty at the same time? In systems that often prioritise control, answers and certainty, how can curiosity, reflection and openness create space for ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Nadia, Fran, Eugene

Topics covered

• safe uncertainty
• social work
• professional practice
• organisational safety
• curiosity
• reflection

Keywords

• safe uncertainty
• Barry Mason
• social work
• organisations
• professional practice
• curiosity
• reflection

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