Course Details:
Reframing and Harnessing Neurodiversity in Teams
An introduction to diverse thinking and inclusive leadership in teams.
Overview
This interactive workshop is designed to equip leaders and managers with the tools to harness neurodiversity within their teams. By understanding the strengths, challenges, and strategies associated with managing neurodivergent individuals, participants will learn how to create inclusive and high-performing teams.
Who should attend?
- Team leaders
- Managers
- Project managers
Content is tailored to the New Zealand and Australian workplace context.
Key benefits
Participants will gain:
- A greater understanding of neurodiversity, common strengths, and potential barriers.
- Actionable strategies for inclusive ways of working and communicating in teams.
- Ways to unlock the full potential of neurodivergent team members.
Format
2.5-hour workshop + 60-minute coaching session a month later. Delivered online, or in person at your offices (for organisations). Up to 80 people.
What we cover
- What is Neurodiversity? The neurodiversity paradigm, types, and history.
- Why Does it Matter? Prevalence and benefits of embracing neurodiversity, supported by evidence.
- Types and Traits: Neurodivergent conditions, strengths, challenges, and variability.
- Current Barriers: Insights into what may prevent neurodivergent people from achieving their full potential.
- Personal Case Study: Reflections on successes and challenges as a professional with ADHD.
- What Leaders Can Do: Practical approaches for working, leading, and communicating inclusively.
- What Neurodivergent People Can Do: Self-management strategies and coaching advice for leaders.
- What Other Organizations Are Doing: Case studies from international companies.
- Key Takeaways: Essential insights and where to find more resources.
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What we provide
- Participant Welcome: Registration confirmation and session overview.
- Participant Pre-Engagement: A pre-work email sent 1 week prior with a 5-minute reflective task.
- Engaging Workshop: Interactive and engaging content delivered by an experienced facilitator.
- Participant Follow-Up: Email with key takeaways and applied homework.
- Coaching Lab: A group session with a neurodiversity coach to reflect on learnings, and address questions.
+ For organisations
- Internal Advertising: An invite to staff, outline why to register
Lead Facilitator
Jenny Turner
Jenny is an experienced business leader, leadership coach, neurodiversity coach and consultant. She is an engaging and energetic presenter, and a responsive facilitator of modern adult learning. Jenny brings a blend of coaching techniques and insightful advice for participants. She weaves in her own experiences as an ADHD professional throughout her successful career.
For larger sessions, Jenny is supported by either Rosie Hixon or Jen Price.
Your investment
For organisations
NZD $3,500 + GST per cohort
Run on demand, online or in person in your offices (plus travel costs if outside of Auckland). Pricing is for up to 80 people, contact to discuss pricing for larger groups.
For individuals
NZD $400 incl. GST per person.
Run online. Upcoming dates:
- Friday 28 March 12-2.30pm NZT (Workshop) + Friday 2 May 12-1pm NZT (Coaching)
- Friday 16 May 12-2.30pm NZT (Workshop) + Friday 13 June 12-1pm NZT (Coaching)
- Wednesday 25 June 12-2.30pm NZT (Workshop) + Friday 1 August 12-1pm NZT (Coaching)
- Thursday 28 August 12-2.30pm NZT (Workshop) + Friday 19 September 12-1pm NZT (Coaching)
- Thursday 9 October 12-2.30pm NZT (Workshop) + Friday 7 November 12-1pm NZT (Coaching)
Payment
Easy registration and online payment via Humantix for public sessions, or by invoice for private sessions.
