

THE EVOLVE
FRAMEWORK
TM
Because real change isn’t trained. It’s wired.

Welcome to EVOLVE™
We don’t do tick-box training here.
We do transformation.
From the inside out, from neurons to norms.
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The EVOLVE Framework™ is BARDO’s brain-based approach to building inclusive, adaptive cultures and courageous legacy leadership, using neuroscience as our compass.
No fluff. No jargon. Just deep wiring, real-world practice, and system-shifting change.
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Whether you're a CEO, a culture-shaper, or somewhere in between, EVOLVE shows you how to make inclusion stick. And feel good doing it.
The 6 Stages of EVOLVE™
Each stage of EVOLVE aligns with our developmental programme, the NeuroInclusive Maturity Model (NIMM), and the bespoke pathways through it.
Together, they guide individuals and organisations from awareness to embodiment.
1. Engage the Brain
Unlocking awareness through neuroscience.
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Before we change systems, we need to understand how the brain reacts to change, bias, threat, trust, and motivation. This is where it starts, unlocking awareness at the neural level.​
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Because if the brain’s not engaged, the change won’t land.
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Keywords: Cognitive priming, Neuroplasticity, Bias triggers
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Tools: Brain hacks, NeuroNuggets, reflection activities, intro workshops
Maps to NIMM: Delta Level
4. Learn New Pathways
Rewire habits and defaults at the personal and systemic level
Neurons that fire together wire together. And that means inclusion is less about intent and more about practice. We build muscle memory for equity, from micro-behaviours to macro-decisions.
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You don’t rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems,and synapses.
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Keywords: Habit rewiring, Repetition, Inclusion as practice
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Tools: 21-day habit challenges, NeuroNudges™, cue cards
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Maps to NIMM: Alpha Level
2. Visualise the System
Map what’s really going on beneath the surface.
Using NIMM and visual diagnostics, we decode your culture’s hidden habits: power, voice, inclusion gaps, and permission structures. It's where data meets design meets deep honesty.​
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What gets mapped, gets moved.
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Keywords: Systems thinking, Organisational memory, Liminal dynamics
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Tools: NIMM assessment, culture mapping, neuro-informed diagnostics
Maps to NIMM: Delta Level
5. Validate and Embed
Turn inclusive moments into muscle memory
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Now we hardwire it. What’s working? What’s landing emotionally? What’s sticking cognitively? We validate progress, not perfection, and embed it into rituals, rewards, and routines.
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Don’t celebrate the workshop, campaign or audit. Celebrate the whisper that became a habit.
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Keywords: Reinforcement, Belonging signals, Cultural memory
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Tools: Dashboards, story capture, behavioural KPIs
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Maps to NIMM: Gamma Level
3. Own the Discomfort
Hold space for vulnerability, resistance, and growth edges.
Inclusion work gets real, and raw, when people hit their resistance. We use neuroscience to make that moment safer and more constructive. Less blame. More brains.
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Growth and discomfort? They're roommates.
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Keywords: Amygdala hijack, Psychological safety, Emotional granularity
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Tools: “Bias Reboot” exercises, safety rituals, peer learning
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Maps to NIMM: Alpha Level
6. Evolve the Legacy
Create enduring cultural impact, beyond compliance
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This is leadership that outlives you. You shift from bias busting to legacy building — nurturing collective intelligence, equity ecosystems, and diverse decision-making that lasts.
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Real legacy isn’t in a policy. It’s in the people who thrive because of it.
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Keywords: Generativity, Synaptic leadership, Inclusive foresight
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Tools: Board alignment, succession planning, storytelling labs
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Maps to NIMM: Gamma Level
Ready to EVOLVE?
Work with us to bring this framework to life in your organisation through:
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Team workshops
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Strategic consulting
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Legacy leadership coaching
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Full NIMM integration
🎧 Or dip in gently and listen to our Podcast RE:THINK
Your brain will thank you later.