1. Audit cognitive friction: Survey your team about which tool features help or hinder their natural working patterns 2. Map tool customization options: Document what can be configured in your current tech stack and what's rigid 3. Create cognitive profiles: Help team members identify their processing, organization, and sensory preferences 4. Run a flexibility pilot: Choose one tool and create three different configurations for different cognitive styles 5. Build integration workflows: Connect at least two tools to allow different interfaces for the same work 6. Establish inclusive defaults: Create team-specific default settings that prioritize cognitive comfort over engagement
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