Understanding and Responding to Neurodiversity for Leadership and Organisational Development

About this training

This two-day training comprising of theory and practical applications will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of autism, ADHD, dyspraxia and learning differences in the workplace.

Throughout the sessions, you’ll engage in group discussions to explore diverse roles, identify common challenges, and gain deeper insight into the needs of those you support. The training will introduce key theoretical frameworks to guide your development.

Crucially, the course will also encourage empathy by prompting reflection on how your own values, beliefs, and behaviours influence your interactions with others.

Aims of this training

This training will provide you with:

• a practical and ethical understanding of how to reduce barriers to accessing support, alongside familiarisation with current legislation

• insight into communication challenges across neurotypes in the workplace

• guidance on developing a neurodiversity-informed framework for your organisation

• a focus on wellbeing for all.

Training content

Day 1

Led by a neurodivergent international expert, the first day will explore:

• evolving concepts in understanding neurodiversity - covering communication, emotions, strengths, and support needs, with a focus on organisational and leadership contexts

• key considerations for commonly co-occurring neurodivergences such as autism, dyslexia, ADHD, dyspraxia, and visual or hearing disabilities

• inclusive hiring practices for neurodivergent candidates

• best practices for working with people who experience the world differently, including the importance of sensory environments, autonomy, focused interests and routines

• harnessing the strengths of a neurodiverse workforce

• neurodiversity-informed smart management strategies, including effective remote management approaches.

Day 2

Delivered through an experience-led approach by four neurodivergent international experts, the second day will delve into practical applications and interactive discussions on:

• communication dilemmas across neurotypes in the workplace

• navigating disagreement and addressing the double empathy problem

• understanding and mitigating the negative impacts of exclusion and stigma

• neuro-inclusive approaches to performance evaluation

• developing and embedding your own neurodiversity-informed framework in your organisation

• practising anti-oppressive, compassionate leadership

• supporting neurodivergent talent to thrive.

Who is this training for?

This training is ideal for staff responsible for leadership, organisational development, management, behaviour, and culture change. It is particularly relevant for service managers, line managers, and HR professionals across all sectors, in particular:

• anyone in a leadership role, in any industry

• anyone overseeing or line managing staff.