Building Spaces Where All Brains Can Thrive
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Cognitive diversity is the variation in how we perceive and process information - such as how we learn, remember, focus, solve problems, make decisions, and interact with others. It arises because our nature and experiences lead our brains to each work differently. This session will introduce a neuroscience-based approach to fostering cognitive inclusion. The presenter is a former neuroscientist, with a PhD in neuroscience, over eight years of experience in academic research, and demonstrated excellence in translating brain research into actionable workplace applications.
Learning Objectives:
- Define cognitive diversity and explain why it is valuable for collaboration and innovation.
- Reflect on your own cognitive style and initiate discussion within your team to learn about the different ways of thinking and working among team members.
- Describe examples of differences in brain structure and function that are associated with different strengths, approaches, and behaviours in the workplace.
- Identify strategies related to leadership, recruitment, and collaboration that can be implemented to build cognitively-inclusive workplaces.
Falisha Karpati
Falisha Karpati, PhD is an independent Inclusion Consultant based in Montreal, Canada. She uses neuroscience to build engagement in equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives. Her unique brain-based approach centers on the intersection of cognitive, demographic, and experiential diversity: how we think, who we are, and what we’ve lived.
Falisha holds a PhD in Neuroscience from McGill University and a Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University. Her work focuses on EDI in scientific and research organizations, and bringing neuroscience-based inclusion strategy to organizations across all sectors. She conducts rigorous EDI assessments, guides action plan development, and facilitates brain-based training.