Symbiotic relationship between neurodiversity and systems thinking

• Diversity;• Systems thinking;• Inclusion

Addressing diversity and inclusion is important to innovation in engineering. Diversity is not limited to differences that are only visible, it is also about creating teams with diverse thinking. Neurodivergent describes people with variation in their cognitive functions and can include conditions such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD, despite its challenges, can offer unique perspectives and strengths that are conducive to systems thinking.