Management Training Courses

UNDERSTANDING NEURODIVERSITY

Working effectively with neurodivergent employees

This session helps managers build a clearer understanding of neurodiversity and make everyday management more inclusive. It explores different ways people think and work, the strengths neurodivergent colleagues may bring, and why it matters to ask what someone needs rather than make assumptions.

You’ll examine how familiar ideas of “professional” behaviour can unintentionally exclude people, then practise ways to make one-to-ones more open and effective. You’ll also explore how to respond when someone shares their needs, agree practical support and give feedback that is clear and easy to act on.

Throughout the coach-led session, you’ll apply the ideas to real situations in your team and leave with actions you can put into practice.

“31% of neurodivergent employees surveyed had not told their line manager or HR about their neurodivergence."

- CIPD, NEUROINCLUSION AT WORK (2024)

Outline

Understand neurodivergence and the range of experiences it can include
Recognise the strengths neurodivergent colleagues may bring
Challenge assumptions about what a “good employee” looks like
Make one-to-ones more structured and easier to speak openly in
Respond thoughtfully when someone shares what they need
Use Wellness Action Plans to discuss support and adjustments
Give feedback that is clear, specific and easy to act on

Outcomes

01
Greater awareness of neurodiversity and bias at work
02
More confidence discussing individual needs without making assumptions
03
Practical ways to make one-to-ones and team practices more inclusive
04
Clearer feedback that people can understand and use

Our Methodology

Bite-Sized
All of our sessions are short, focused and easy to make time for.
Interactive
Our training style is unique and we don’t use PowerPoint. We understand that when the mind has to work, the learning sticks.
Evidence-Based
Our work is backed up by evidence from psychology, behavioural economics and neuroscience.
Effective
With a focus on sharing practical tools and behaviour change cues, we help integrate our teaching into the work you do, instantly.

Testimonials

"Good to better understand issues and discuss the viewpoint of excluded groups and between the participants what is and isn't appropriate behaviour and language."

- Participant feedback

"Good mix of theory and practical exercise. Lots of discussion and healthy debate."

- Participant feedback

"The wider discussions that were had amongst the group provoked some challenge and thinking amongst the group. The quiz and words were also good exercises for prompting further thought and discussion."

- Participant feedback