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.
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What does neurodiversity at work actually feel like? A real lived experience reveals the hidden cognitive load, masking, and anticipatory processing many professionals manage—and how neuro-inclusive leadership and clearer workplace systems improve team performance.
A team member told me they’re autistic – now what?
When a team member discloses that they are autistic, managers and colleagues may be unsure how to respond. This practical guide explores autism disclosure in the workplace, neurodiversity, psychological safety, reasonable adjustments and inclusive leadership, offering five practical steps for building more effective team communication and neuro-inclusive ways of working. Learn how to respond respectfully, avoid assumptions, understand individual needs, identify barriers in team culture and turn individual experiences into shared workplace practices that improve belonging, collaboration and performance for everyone.