“Professor Joseph Allen, a highly respected and trusted I/O psychologist with deep expertise in team research and occupational health psychology, developed and delivered a session for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan, Kansas, as part of the USDA-funded project for which I am serving as Principal Investigator. In this project, his session introduced the framework of After Action Review (AAR) and thoughtfully demonstrated its application to safety-related incidents and near misses. He positioned AAR not merely as a procedural tool, but as a structured mechanism for fostering constructive organizational learning—ultimately supporting stronger psychological safety and a more robust safety climate across the organization. Drawing on his extensive experience, Professor Allen provided practical guidance on effective team communication and the implementation of AAR, enriched with numerous real-world examples. His contribution was instrumental in equipping organizational members—including researchers, HR professionals, facility maintenance staff, and senior leadership—with a strategic, learning-oriented approach to reviewing events. Importantly, he emphasized how AAR can shift conversations away from judgment and toward shared reflection and continuous improvement. His session was an integral component of the project and has meaningfully strengthened the organization’s capacity to approach safety events with openness, rigor, and a commitment to collective learning.”