Inside View
I share thought leadership on the transformative impact of embedding neuro-inspired design in the culture of teams and workplaces. When cognitive inclusion is built into the system, people metrics like engagement and wellbeing rise, and so do business metrics like retention, innovation, and performance.
Drawing on science, business literature, and lived experience, I explore how taking inspiration from neurodivergence-inclusion creates Neuro-Inspired Teams™ where every member - whatever their neurostyle - can contribute and thrive. Because cognitive inclusion isn’t a nice-to-have niche. It’s the foundation of future-ready performance.
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.