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.
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.
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.