Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Harnessing Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Lead with awareness, respect and inclusion

This course gives you practical insight into how neurodiverse team members experience the workplace and equips you with strategies to create an environment where everyone can thrive.

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Overview

Neurodiversity recognises the natural differences in how people think, learn and process information.

As workplaces become more aware of neurodiversity, the focus shifts from awareness to meaningful action.

This program equips leaders and managers with the knowledge and strategies to design inclusive environments, strengthen communication, and enable all employees to perform at their best.

 

Who should attend?

This course is designed for leaders, managers, HR professionals and team members who want to support neurodiverse colleagues, foster psychological safety, and build workplaces that value diversity of thinking.

 

Content

  • Understanding Neurodiversity: Explore what neurodiversity means, the cognitive differences it includes, and how these influence thinking, learning and working styles
  • Recognising Strengths and Challenges: Identify how neurodiverse employees contribute to innovation, creativity and problem-solving while understanding common workplace barriers and stressors
  • Enhancing Communication and Collaboration: Learn specific adjustments such as flexible communication modes, clear expectations, and sensory-aware practices that improve clarity and team cohesion
  • Designing Inclusive Work Environments: Apply universal design and work health principles to create supportive, flexible workplaces that minimise psychosocial hazards and enable everyone to thrive
  • Leading with Awareness and Inclusion: Develop leadership behaviours that promote inclusion, support disclosure decisions, and measure progress toward a neuroinclusive workplace.

Learning outcomes

You will learn to:

  • Define neurodiversity and the range of cognitive differences it includes
  • Recognise the strengths neurodiverse employees bring and the common workplace challenges they may face
  • Apply practical, needs-based adjustments (with or without diagnosis) that enhance communication, collaboration and productivity
  • Design supportive and flexible work environments that are inclusive and reduce barriers to participation
  • Use strategies that foster safety and reduce stigma across teams
  • Develop leadership practices that value diverse thinking and can support innovation when roles and supports are well designed.
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