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Understanding Neurodiversity in the Workplace Training Course
This course is particularly beneficial for managers, team leaders, human resources professionals, and diversity and inclusion officers who are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. By understanding and valuing neurodiversity, these individuals can create an environment where all employees feel supported and empowered to excel, ultimately enhancing team dynamics and driving organisational success.
This comprehensive course is designed to help managers and team leaders understand and embrace neurodiversity within their organisations. Participants will gain insights into the unique strengths and challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals and covers the importance of supporting neurodivergent employees, the benefits they bring to the workplace, and strategies for overcoming common barriers. Through engaging activities and real-world scenarios, participants will learn how to harness the potential of a neurodiverse workforce, ensuring all employees can thrive and contribute to the organisation's success.
- CPD Points: 6
- Course category: Leadership and Management
- Course duration: 1 day
- Course location: Virtual or classroom-based
- Recognise and appreciate the importance of embracing neurodiversity in the workplace.
- Identify the benefits a neurodiverse workforce brings to an organisation.
- Understand the barriers to building a neurodiverse workforce and strategies to overcome them.
- Develop skills to support and maximise the contributions of neurodiverse employees.
- Create an inclusive work environment that values and leverages diverse perspectives and talents.
- Introduction to Neurodiversity: Definitions and myths
- Inclusive communication strategies – how to communicate inclusively
- Techniques for identifying and removing workplace barriers for neurodiverse employees
- How to manage reasonable adjustments and accommodations requests
- How to navigate challenging conversations
- Best practices for supporting neurodivergent employees –ditching the “one-size-fits-all” approach
- Action Plan Development for Enhancing Workplace Inclusivity and creating a culture of inclusivity
- Neurodiversity and recruitment - how to create a more inclusive onboarding strategy
