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Course Details
Reframing Neurodiversity
An introduction to cognitive differences in the workplace
Overview
This engaging 60-minute presentation introduces staff to the concept of neurodiversity, providing insights into how different ways of thinking can drive innovation and improve team outcomes. Attendees will learn about neurodivergent strengths, challenges, and how to foster a collaborative and inclusive environment with their team.
Who should attend?
Designed for staff across all levels and roles who want to understand neurodiversity and work more effectively with their colleagues.
Key benefits
Participants will gain:
- A greater understanding of neurodiversity, common strengths, and potential challenges in the workplace.
- Practical ways to work effectively with neurodivergent colleagues.
- Empowerment to become advocates for workplace inclusion and belonging.
Format
60 minutes, including Q&A.
Delivered online, or in person at your offices (for organisations).
What we cover
- What is Neurodiversity? The neurodiversity paradigm: types, history, and significance.
- Why Does it Matter? Prevalence of neurodiversity, the benefits of embracing it in teams, and international evidence that demonstrates its value.
- Types and Traits: Explore neurodivergent conditions, strengths, and challenges. Understand situational variability and co-occurrences.
- Current Barriers: Insights into what prevents neurodivergent individuals from achieving their full potential at work.
- What Teams Can Do: Practical ways of working and communicating that create environments where everyone can thrive.
- Personal Case Study: Reflections on successes and challenges as a professional with ADHD through different career stages.
- Key Takeaways: What to remember and where to find additional resources if you’re curious about neurodiversity.
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What we provide
- Participant Welcome: An email confirming registration and outlining what to expect.
- Participant Pre-Engagement: A pre-work email (sent one week prior) with a 5-minute task to stimulate thinking about neurodiversity.
- Engaging Presentation: Core content delivered by an experienced facilitator.
- Participant Takeaways: A follow-up email with key takeaways and additional resources for further reading.
+ for privately run session in organisations:
- Internal Advertising: An invite to staff, outlining why to register for the session.
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 succesful career.
For larger sessions, Jenny is supported by either Rosie Hixon or Jen Price.
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Your investment
For organisations
$2,000 + GST per session
Run on demand, online or in person at your offices, for up to 200 people (contact to discuss pricing for larger groups). Plus travel costs if outside Auckland.
For individuals
$100 + GST per person ($115 inc. GST)
Run online. Upcoming dates:
- Wednesday 19 March 12-1pm
- Friday 9 May 12-1pm
- Wednesday 18 June 12-1pm
- Wednesday 27 August, 12-1pm
- Wednesday 8 October, 12-1pm
- Wednesday 26 October, 12-1pm
Payment
Easy online payment through a secure online credit card system (Stripe), or we can send you a GST invoice.
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