Innovation is not just a buzzword; it’s the backbone of business growth and survival. In a fast-changing world, companies that fail to innovate risk being outpaced by competitors and disrupted by new market entrants.

While productivity and cost-cutting remain corporate priorities, growth—often fueled by innovation—is the key to long-term success. Studies confirm this: Organizations that prioritize innovation tend to outperform their peers. One McKinsey & Company study, for example, found that companies fostering a culture of innovation are 3.5 times more likely to be market leaders.

Technology has revolutionized the way we work, but at its core, innovation still requires human creativity, problem-solving, and diverse perspectives. A study by the Harvard Business Review found that teams with a mix of problem-solving approaches were more effective at tackling complex challenges than homogenous teams. When different viewpoints and thinking styles come together, they spark creativity and drive breakthrough ideas.

While any different work styles can contribute unique perspectives, neurodiversity—variations in brain function and cognitive processing—plays a particularly vital role.

Research shows that neurodivergent individuals (perhaps 1 in 5 people........

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