How to support neurodivergent colleagues ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ |
How to support neurodivergent colleagues ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ |
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The Mind Tools Newsletter |
Why you should embrace neurodiversity in the workplace |
Why you should embrace neurodiversity in the workplace |
Neurodiversity encompasses a variety of neurological differences, from autism to Tourette’s Syndrome. As a manager, being able to recognize and appreciate neurodivergent people can have a profound impact on your team dynamics and organizational success. Study after study outlines that diverse teams are more innovative, adaptable and effective at creating positive outcomes for organizations across multiple industries – in fact, research has shown that teams with neurodivergent professionals in some roles can be 30 percent more productive than teams without them. When you embrace neurodiversity you cultivate an inclusive environment that shows that unique perspectives, creativity and problem solving skills are valued. Although neurodivergent team members can face challenges in the workplace, you can support them in a number of ways. Try adopting more inclusive hiring practices, to providing reasonable adjustments and encouraging awareness of neurodiversity and neurodivergence across your organization. |
Neurodiversity encompasses a variety of neurological differences, from autism to Tourette’s Syndrome. As a manager, being able to recognize and appreciate neurodivergent people can have a profound impact on your team dynamics and organizational success.
Study after study outlines that diverse teams are more innovative, adaptable and effective at creating positive outcomes for organizations across multiple industries – in fact, research has shown that teams with neurodivergent professionals in some roles can be 30 percent more productive than teams without them.
When you embrace neurodiversity you cultivate an inclusive environment that shows that unique perspectives, creativity and problem solving skills are valued.
Although neurodivergent team members can face challenges in the workplace, you can support them in a number of ways. Try adopting more inclusive hiring practices, to providing reasonable adjustments and encouraging awareness of neurodiversity and neurodivergence across your organization. |
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Autism is a lifelong condition that can affect the way people interact, behave and communicate. People with autism can face a variety of challenges in the workplace, often due to a lack of understanding of the condition.
However, with the right support, and an inclusive work environment, individuals with autism can thrive. Particularly if your organization requires innovative problem solving and precision-focused skills.
Learn how to support them. |
Autism is a lifelong condition that can affect the way people interact, behave and communicate. People with autism can face a variety of challenges in the workplace, often due to a lack of understanding of the condition.
However, with the right support, and an inclusive work environment, individuals with autism can thrive. Particularly if your organization requires innovative problem solving and precision-focused skills.
Learn how to support them. |
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People with ADHD can often bring unparalleled creativity, innovation and hyperfocus to the workplace. But they also face obstacles that can be difficult to overcome if they don’t feel supported or understood.
If your team requires problem-solving, creative thinking and the need to adapt to change or high-pressure situations, individuals with ADHD can bring so much value to your organization.
Learn how to support them. |
People with ADHD can often bring unparalleled creativity, innovation and hyperfocus to the workplace. But they also face obstacles that can be difficult to overcome if they don’t feel supported or understood.
If your team requires problem-solving, creative thinking and the need to adapt to change or high-pressure situations, individuals with ADHD can bring so much value to your organization.
Learn how to support them. |
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Dyslexia in the workplace |
Dyslexia in the workplace |
Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty that affects reading and writing skills. It can also affect the way people handle information, and those with the condition might need specific adjustments to help them perform their best at work.
If you value strong pattern recognition, spatial reasoning, lateral thinking, and interpersonal communication skills, you should be embracing people with dyslexia.
Learn how to support them. |
Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty that affects reading and writing skills. It can also affect the way people handle information, and those with the condition might need specific adjustments to help them perform their best at work.
If you value strong pattern recognition, spatial reasoning, lateral thinking, and interpersonal communication skills, you should be embracing people with dyslexia.
Learn how to support them. |
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Our latest blogs cover all aspects of personal development, career and work life. Acronyms and Abbreviations: a Shortcut to Suffering If You're Neurodivergent – With the tendency for businesses to depend on the use of acronyms, are you at risk of distorting meaning and alienating others? This blog looks at the history of the humble acronym and what you can do to make their use more accessible to others. |
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Deloitte Insights: "A rising tide lifts all boats: Creating a better work environment for all by embracing neurodiversity" Jan 2022 |
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