In this talk, Dr. Nitheen Kaperi Sanyal brings her unique perspective on the centrality of “differences” in the workforce to organizational innovation. She exemplifies four critical points to achieving such a breakthrough as a woman. Dr. Nitheen Sanyal is the Head of Digitalisation and Strategy at Merck, Arklow. She is an active member and driver of Diversity & Inclusion, Women in Leadership, and the Rainbow network focusing on LGBTQ+ in the workplace. She is also the President of the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association - Dublin Chapter. She is a Transformational Leader who promotes and inspires inclusivity, gender equality, and gender parity in the workplace. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx