Accommodating & Celebrating Neurodiversity
Biodiversity vs Monocrops
When natural diversity is replaced with endless rows of just one species, plants can be easier to manage at first, but they produce low-quality industrialized sameness and unsustainable growth. The same is true for the workplace. Successful companies are embracing diversity & inclusion, but what about those with non-visible differences? Up to 20% of the population is neurodiverse; this includes ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder), Dyslexia, and other conditions. Through basic education about what life is like for neurodivergent folks, plus a shift in values, companies can see huge benefits in their workforce productivity. We’ll discuss how to build on the strengths of these beautiful minds and accommodate their sensory and processing needs.
The founder and CEO of Nature’s Boardroom, Heather Pelletier, has ADHD. This session is designed to allow neurodivergent minds to flourish. She knows first-hand how traditional meeting formats feel exclusive.
The content of this workshop was written by Heather Pelletier & Brianne Sampson and developed using the research of Suzanne Simard, Peter Wohlleben, Adam Grant, Brad Shuck, and more.
Duration:
1-2 Hours
Location Options:
In-person Outdoors: Choose a park near you anywhere in the world
In-person Indoors: We transform a meeting room of your choice
Virtual: A walk in your own neighborhood
Group Size:
Outdoor: 10-50 at one location (or up to 500 at multiple locations)
Indoor: 10 - 500
Virtual: 10 - 10,000
Learning outcomes that activate healthy corporate values:
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Learn how to build on people’s strengths, accommodate differences, and ensure that each team member is able to contribute their best work.
Creative Thinking
Learn how to utilize brilliant minds. A large proportion of neurodivergent folks are also gifted or able to think differently and make connections others don’t make.
Supportive Workplace
Create space for discussions about how your organization and your teammates can support different learning & communication styles. Evaluate and change processes and practices that maximize inclusion for neurodivergence while allowing space to personalize for each persons unique strengths and challenges.