Your “Open Door” Policy Isn’t Open—It’s Conditional
Chiquita RobertsonPublished on: 06/03/2026
High performers aren’t overlooked because they lack skill—they’re overlooked because their value isn’t legible to decision-makers.
why employees fear speaking up at workcreating psychological safety in organizationsopen door policy effectiveness issues leadership retaliation risks in workplacesimproving upward feedback culturesafe workplace communication strategiesreducing silence culture in organizations