Neurodivergence in the workplace: Leaders and managers professional development public workshop

Neurodiversity refers to the broad range of neurological or brain differences among individuals. We can understand this functioning by thinking of a continuum where at one end we have people with neurotypical brains, that is, those whose brains and nervous systems tend to work in more common ways, and at the other end we have people with neurodivergent brains. The latter can present with quite unique brain differences. Best practice in any workplace involves understanding the strengths and challenges of staff and this is particularly relevant to neurodivergence. By understanding and supporting these differences, businesses can tap into a wealth of untapped potential and diverse perspectives

Our Neurodivergence in the workplace workshop provides leaders and managers with practical tools and strategies to create an inclusive environment where all employees can succeed.

Participants will learn:

• Insights into how neurodivergent conditions like Autism, ADHD, and learning differences can manifest in the workplace.
• The 6-S Support Plan – a practical framework to tailor your support to different neurodivergent needs, or better understand your own needs, in areas like
• communication, emotional support, sensory preferences, and structure.
• How to adapt leadership and team management practices to maximise the potential of all employees.
• How to foster a culture that values diversity and promotes acceptance and understanding.

All Umbrella training is developed from best-practice research in the wellbeing and mental health sciences. This workshop is facilitated by Umbrella’s Principal Psychologist, Dr Dougal Sutherland, who creates a safe and supportive environment for discussing neurodivergence in the workplace.

Note: This public workshop is open to individual registrations from managers and leaders across New Zealand. If you are interested in running a workshop for your entire team, please get in touch using our standard enquiry form.