Inside View
Inside View shares thought leadership that explores the transformative impact of cognitive inclusion in our workplaces. Each post offers a personal perspective from Dr Lisa Colledge on creating environments where everyone can thrive and contribute, making cognitive inclusion truly universal.
By taking inspiration from neurodivergence-inclusion, this blog shows how attracting and enabling cognitive diversity improves well-being, strengthens employee engagement, drives innovation, and builds organizational resilience.
You’re welcome to browse, of course, but if you’d like a starting point, here is Lisa’s curated selection of one must-read article per category. You can find more themed reading lists in the Learn and Explore area of Services.
Lisa’s picks: must-reads for innovation, resilience, and inclusion
Impact of cognitive inclusion - Future-proof your organization and thrive in the face of change
Key insights: Thriving in change requires balancing exploration and execution. Learn how enabling cognitive diversity results employee engagement, innovation, and resilience.
Bonus: watch Lisa’s opening presentation from The Neuroverse Virtual Summit 2024 and download the free PDF to share with your team.
Universal Inclusion - Rethinking diversity at work: universal DEI through cognitive inclusion
Key insight: traditional diversity targets exclude and are unfair. Designing for cognitive inclusion creates an environment where everyone—regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, and so on—can thrive.
Collective genius – exploring cpognitive traits - Actionable communication: inspiration from autism best practices
Key insights: Communication inspired by autism best practices enhances clarity, reduces misunderstandings, and improves engagement for all team members. These strategies benefit not only autistic individuals but non-native speakers and everyone across your organization.
Personal insights - Three lessons I take to my new venture
Key insights: Lisa reflects on 22 years of eclectic leadership experience and shares three lessons that she takes with her to her new venture.
A graphic designer’s reflections on building a neuro-inclusive website
Launching a neurodiversity-inclusive website with Creative Consultant Merina Burda received positive feedback. Burda emphasizes simplicity, clean design, and continuous iteration to enhance usability for all users. This approach not only improves accessibility for neurodivergent and neurotypical visitors but also boosts user experience and conversion rates. Neurodiversity-inclusive practices benefit everyone.
The Power of Cognitive Diversity - That’s Business (podcast)
Lisa Colledge appears as a special guest on the podcast, That's Business, and talks about how she helps businesses thrive by harnessing cognitive diversity and transforming organizational cultures.
My reflections on my first half year as a neuro-inclusion entrepreneur
Nearly a year after discovering her corporate role was redundant, Lisa reflects on her first six months as a full-time entrepreneur. Transitioning from a corporate environment to her own business focused on enhancing organizational innovation and talent management through a diverse cognitive approach, she shares five key insights: entrepreneurialism can be collaborative, different mindsets serve different goals, authenticity and self-trust are crucial, and past experiences now make sense in her new venture. She emphasizes the importance of continuously finding and nurturing one's Ikigai—purpose and fulfillment.
Three lessons that I take to my new venture
After 22 years at Elsevier, where Lisa Colledge transitioned from a Junior Publishing Editor to a Vice President, she is excited to embark on a new journey as the founder and CEO of her own company. This venture will focus on enhancing innovation and business performance by fostering a culture that attracts and empowers both neurodivergent and neurotypical talent. Reflecting on her career, Colledge has learned the value of collective expertise, understanding customer perspectives, and integrating human input into evidence-based decisions.
Business For Humans (podcast) - Navigating Entrepreneurship: From Redundancy to Reinvention
Lisa Colledge recounts her transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship following redundancy. Viewing this change as an opportunity, she built a supportive community and shifted from a corporate to an entrepreneurial mindset. Despite initial doubts, working with a coach proved transformative, and networking opened valuable opportunities. She emphasizes learning from both successes and setbacks and encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to seize opportunities and pursue their dreams at any stage.
Practical steps for cognitively inclusive cultures: what organizations can learn from Elvira Carr
Drawing inspiration from Frances Maynard’s The Seven Imperfect Rules of Elvira Carr, Lisa highlights how organizations can create cognitively inclusive cultures. It shows how simple strategies, such as clear communication, structured routines, and focusing on individual strengths, can empower neurodivergent employees. By making small adjustments—like aligning roles with passions and providing constructive feedback—organizations can unlock the full potential of all team members, fostering a culture of innovation, resilience, and inclusion.