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.
Future-proof your organization and thrive in the face of change (presentation and download)
Lisa Colledge’s presentation at The Neuroverse Virtual Summit 2024 highlighted how embracing a culture of cognitive inclusion can transform organizations. Key takeaways include upskilling to adapt to change, leveraging cognitive diversity (such as skills from dyslexia, autism, and ADHD) for effective problem-solving and innovation, and fostering a culture where all team members feel valued. Prioritizing strategic cultural change enhances employee engagement, wellbeing, and productivity, driving sustained success and competitive advantage.
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.
Need to adapt? Secrets of the best team problem solving
Promoting cultural fit can stifle innovation by encouraging conformity. Effective problem-solving relies on cognitive diversity—different thinking styles—not just demographic diversity. Research shows cognitive diversity enhances team performance. To harness this, organizations must foster a supportive culture of curiosity and psychological safety, alongside demographic inclusion, ensuring diverse cognitive styles can thrive and drive business success.
Bad decision? You’re not alone, but let’s try to avoid making the same mistake again…
People often make poor decisions due to inherent biases, but autistic individuals are exceptional at objective decision-making, as they focus solely on relevant data without distractions. To benefit from this cognitive strength, organizations should cultivate a culture that attracts and supports autistic team members, ensuring an environment that maximizes their unique abilities. This proactive approach not only enhances decision-making but also creates a more inclusive and effective workplace for everyone.
Employee engagement: is the investment worth the return?
Employee disengagement is a pressing issue impacting organizations, with 77% of employees being disengaged. This results in substantial financial losses due to decreased productivity, absenteeism, and high replacement costs. For roles like technical specialists and C-suite executives, replacement expenses can reach 100-200% of their annual salary. To address disengagement effectively, proactive cultural design and targeted engagement strategies are essential to optimize organizational performance and minimize financial impacts.
Let’s get engaged — right now!
Employee disengagement is a widespread issue, with 8 out of 10 workers globally checked out, leading to lower productivity, profitability, and customer loyalty. Engaged employees are passionate about their organization's mission, but they represent only 20% of the workforce. Improving engagement requires making it a strategic priority, seeking external help, and actively listening to employees' feedback to boost performance and culture.