14 Jan 2021| Online

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Overview
Thursday, 14th January 2021| Online

Operating in a world which was not designed for you can present significant challenges. Neurominority staff and jobseekers are often disadvantaged by traditional systems which organisations have in place. 

Failing to address these barriers puts your organisation at a significant disadvantage, given neurodiversity presents unique competitive advantages in the workplace. Talents associated with neurodiversity include an exceptional ability to spot patterns, increased creativity and problem- solving skills. 

At ‘Neurodiversity at Work’, you will receive expert insight into different forms of neurodiversity (such as autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD) and the unique attributes associated with each. Through workshops, case studies, and personal perspectives, you will be provided with the understanding needed to create a neurodiverse workplace that enables both staff and business to thrive.  

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Key speakers: 
  • Dr. Nancy Doyle, CEO and Founder, Genius Within

  • Lee Corless, Global Technology D&I, Communities & Inclusion Global Lead & Autism at Work EMEA Leader, JPMorgan Chase & Co

  • Aidan Healy, Chief Executive Officer, Lexxic

  • Daniel Aherne, Director, Adjust

  • Jenna Ide, Senior Associate - Solicitor Employment, Thomas Mansfield Solicitors Limited

  • Aidan Kelly, Workplace Solutions Specialist, Texthelp

  • Tony Vickers-Byrne, Chief Advisor to the Board of Armstrong Craven

  • Ed Thompson, CEO and Founder, Uptimize 

  • Divya Sharma, Head of Recruitment and Volunteer Management, Exceptional Individuals

  • Rebecca Hellard, Deputy Operations Manager, Exceptional Individuals

Why attend? 
  • Learn how to recruit, manage and support neurominority staff, ensuring that they have equal opportunities to progress and flourish within your organisation

  • Bring new, innovative ideas on increasing neurodiversity in your workplace back to your organisation, with the insight needed to put them into practice 

  • Hear from leading figures about how to educate staff and foster understanding of neurodiversity within your organisation

  • Earn a CPD certificate for your personal progression

  • Enjoy an opportunity to network with top speakers and your peers

Who should attend? 

Anyone with an interest in creating an neurodiverse workplace, including: employers; HR managers/officers; wellbeing officers; senior managers; consultants; trade unions; staff network leads and representative groups.

Registration

Public Sector rate: 1 Place £195 (+VAT) | 4+ Places £150 each (+VAT)
Corporate rate: 1 Place £395 (+VAT)
Charity rate: 1 Place £145 (+VAT)

Registrations can be made online here

 

Agenda

Please find the event agenda below:

09.00
Welcome from Dods D&I

Kiren Kaur, Diversity and Inclusion Manager, Dods PLC 

09.05
Chair's introduction

SPEAKER: Aidan Healy, Chief Executive Officer, Lexxic

09.20
The Neurodiversity Paradigm: neurodiversity as workplace asset rather than obstacle
  • Understanding neurodiversity as an innate way of thinking rather than a medical issue
  • Examining different forms of neurodiversity
  • Increasing innovation and plurality of thought: the competitive advantage of neurodiversity at work

SPEAKER: Daniel Aherne, Director, Adjust

10.00
Comfort Break
10.05
The Social Model: developing neurodiversity-friendly workplace policy and practice
  • Using the Social Model as a guide when making adjustments and educating staff
  • Understanding legal obligations and responsibilities for employers
  • Examples of helpful reasonable adjustments

SPEAKER: Aidan Healy, Chief Executive Officer, Lexxic

SPEAKER: Jenna Ide, Senior Associate - Solicitor Employment, Thomas Mansfield Solicitors Limited

10:45
Comfort Break
11.00
Employer case studies: attracting and recruiting neurodiverse talent
  • Adapting role descriptions to attract and include neurominority candidates
  • Providing opportunities for disclosure during the recruitment process
  • Interview best practice and considering alternative assessments
  • Ensuring applicant filtering and progression methods do not disadvantage neurominority candidates

 

SPEAKER: Lee Corless, Global Technology D&I, Communities & Inclusion Global Lead & Autism at Work EMEA Leader, JPMorgan Chase & Co

 

SPEAKER: Divya Sharma, Head of Recruitment and Volunteer Management, Exceptional Individuals

SPEAKER: Rebecca Hellard, Deputy Operations Manager, Exceptional Individuals

11.55
Comfort Break
12.00
Practical ideas to best support neurodiverse staff in the workplace - case studies from Texthelp

SPEAKER: Aidan Kelly, Workplace Solutions Specialist, Texthelp

12.20
 Break for Lunch
13.30
Workshop: Managing a neurodiverse workforce and ensuring fair progression
  • Providing feedback and communicating clearly with neurodivergent staff
  • Creating structures for support and prioritising wellbeing
  • Training and educating managers to support neurodiversity in their teams

SPEAKER: Ed Thompson, CEO & Founder, Uptimize

SPEAKER: Tony Vickers-Byrne, Chief Advisor to the Board of Armstrong Craven, CIPD

14:15
Comfort Break
14.30
Neurodiversity & individuality: increasing understanding and shifting perspectives
  • Re-examining the language around neurodiversity
  • Moving away from generalisation, towards a nuanced understanding of neurodiversity and individuality
  • Valuing each staff member for their unique traits and contributions
  • Building neurodiverse teams which play to each member’s strengths

SPEAKER: Dr. Nancy Doyle, CEO and Founder, Genius Within

15.15
Chair's closing remarks

SPEAKER: Aidan Healy, Chief Executive Officer, Lexxic

15.30
Event close