Inside View
Inside View explores the transformative impact of cognitive inclusion in the workplace. By focusing on neurodivergence-inspired practices, this blog shows how embracing cognitive diversity strengthens well-being, drives innovation, and builds resilience. Each post offers perspectives on creating environments where everyone can thrive and contribute, making inclusion truly universal.
Reading list - beyond bonuses: transforming employee experience this festive season
This festive season, give your employees something they’ll truly value: a sense of engagement, belonging, and purpose. This curated reading list inspires leaders to rethink employee appreciation and create a culture that enables everyone to thrive. Discover how to boost engagement, align your team with your mission, and future-proof your business through inclusion.
Let’s get engaged — right now!
Key insight: disengagement is a global issue affecting profitability, wellbeing, and productivity. Boldly commit to a strategic engagement program and turn your culture into a competitive advantage.
Action step: establish engagement as a priority and listen to employee feedback to drive meaningful change.
What’s the best way to appreciate your employees?
Key insight: employee appreciation goes beyond transactional rewards. Employees seek a sense of belonging and purpose, which drives deeper engagement and success.
Action step: commit to evolving your organization into one that employees genuinely love, creating lasting value.
What CEOs need to know: how to build the culture that enables all employees to thrive and contribute their best (podcast and article)
Key insight: cognitive diversity and inclusion are crucial for sustaining success. A culture that values diverse thinking styles fosters trust, fairness, and superior outcomes.
Action step: consider setting up cognitive inclusion as a strategic priority to drive innovation, retention, and profitability. Want to learn more? Listen to my current DEI is dead, isn’t it? theme on my podcast Culture by Neurodesign.
Rethinking Diversity at Work
Cognitive inclusion in DEI emphasizes creating workplaces that embrace diverse thinking styles, benefiting all employees. Inspired by neurodivergent inclusion, this approach enhances productivity, engagement, and innovation by fostering a supportive culture without the need for formal disclosures.
What the Neurodivergence? (podcast)
In an insightful interview with Sabine van Ditzhuijzen, part of the What the DEI? film project, the focus is on the strengths neurodivergent individuals—such as those with ADHD, autism, or dyslexia—bring to organizations. Sabine highlights how ADHD fosters innovation, autism enhances pattern recognition, and dyslexia drives visionary thinking. She also shares thought leader Lisa Colledge's belief that neurodivergence may impact up to 30% of the population, much higher than the WHO's 15% estimate. The interview emphasizes the need to reframe conversations about inclusion to unlock the untapped potential of neurodivergent talent.
What CEOs need to know: how to build the culture that enables all employees to thrive and contribute their best (podcast and article)
Cognitive diversity, or the range of different thinking styles within a team, is essential for effective problem-solving, surpassing the importance of visible demographic diversity. While ethnic, gender, or age diversity doesn't impact problem-solving outcomes, a mix of cognitive styles enhances creativity and innovation. Cultivating a culture that supports various thinking approaches and encourages open communication and trust can significantly boost team performance and organizational success.
How to build a neurodiversity-inclusive organization
Introducing neurodiversity-inclusion through employee resource groups often burdens neurodivergent individuals with repeated accommodation requests, leading to fatigue and burnout. A top-down, leadership-driven cultural change is essential for true inclusion. By fostering a supportive and adaptive culture, organizations can reduce the need for individual accommodations, ensuring all employees thrive and enhancing overall performance and innovation.
Neuro-inclusion as a short-cut to inclusion across dimensions
A neuro-inclusive culture fosters a work environment that embraces cognitive diversity, benefiting both neurodivergent and neurotypical employees by valuing diverse ways of thinking and problem-solving. By focusing on skills and outcomes rather than conforming to standard processes, this approach enhances inclusion across all diversity dimensions, such as age, gender, ethnicity, and ability. It promotes collaboration, shared accountability, and long-term adaptability, creating a resilient and supportive organizational culture where everyone can contribute their best, ultimately driving innovation and success.