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I share thought leadership exploring the transformative impact of designing cognitive inclusion into our teams and workplaces. People metrics, such as engagement and wellness, soar, as do business metrics such as retention, innovation, and overall performance.
I draw on scientific and business literature, as well as personal experience, to discuss how taking inspiration from neurodvergence-inclusion and sharing it amongst everyone builds teams where every member – regardless of their cognitive style – can thrive. Cognitive inclusion is truly universal.
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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.
Want to target an annual saving of $6 million per 500 employees? Prioritize inclusive leadership through neuro-inclusion
Employee engagement is crucial for organizational productivity, with disengagement and attrition costing companies with 500 employees up to $8.9 million annually. Contrary to assumptions, monetary incentives are less effective than fostering a strong connection to the organization's mission. Wells Fargo's neurodiversity program illustrates this by tapping into untapped talent pools and enhancing overall innovation and employee satisfaction through a focused cultural approach. This underscores the importance for all organizations to prioritize engagement strategies that align employees with the mission to optimize performance and reduce turnover costs.