Inside View: ideas for designing teams that perform under pressure

You’re here because something in how your team works isn’t quite holding under pressure.

Inside View is where I share thought leadership that explores how different ways of thinking – including those taking inspiration from neurodivergent perspectives – can be used to design clearer, more effective ways of working.

As you read, you may start to recognize patterns in your own team. The aim of this blog is not only to help you understand them – but also to begin thinking about how they could be approached differently in practice.

If something you’ve read here feels close to your situation, the next step is to explore how it plays out in practice. You’ll find ideas for that throughout the articles below.

Neuro-inclusion as a shortcut to inclusion across difference

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.

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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.

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