The Fourth Annual Progressing Neurodiversity at Work 2024
Online Conference 28 March 2024, 9:00am - 3:00pm
9:00am
Online Registration
9:30am
Chair’s Welcome Address
Dr Tony Malone, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant
9:40am
Designing a Systemic Approach to Neuroinclusion
- Getting the conversation started – the key terms
- The business case for action and why neuroinclusion is essential for the future of work
- Seven guiding principles to create a neuroinclusive organisation
Jill Miller, Senior Policy Adviser, EDI, CIPD
10:00am
Understanding Neurodiversity - Challenging Common Myths and Stereotypes In a Work Environment
- What are some of the common myths and stereotypes associated with neurodiversity?
- Challenges faced by neurodivergent employees in ‘traditional’ workplace settings
- Addressing neurodiversity misconceptions in a workplace in a tactful and sensitive manner, and encouraging an open dialogue
Laura Watkins, CEO, The Donaldson Trust, The National Body for Neurodiversity
10:20am
Facilitating Workplace Inclusion by Neuro-Inclusive Design of a Physical Workplace
Kay Sargent, Senior Principal, HOK
10:40am
Questions And Answers Session
11:00am
Break and Networking
11:30am
The Fear of ‘Saying The Wrong Thing’ – The Neurodiversity Language
- Why is it important to get the terminology right in workplace settings?
- The most common mistakes in neurodiversity language – helping shape perceptions by using correct terms
- Tools to support your colleagues in navigating the complexity of neurodiversity language
Dr Nancy Doyle, Chief Research Officer, Genius Within
11:50am
Panel Discussion: Neuro-Inclusive Recruitment and Retention – Tapping Into The Neurodiverse Talent Pool
- How are neurodivergent people disadvantaged during ‘traditional’ recruitment processes?
- Tools and techniques for making the recruitment process more neuro-inclusive
- How can the onboarding process be made more inclusive for the neurodiverse talent pool?
- What is considered best practice in retention efforts of neurodiverse staff?
- How can flexible working impact retention efforts of the neurodiverse talent pool?
- Dominic Hilleard, Co-Founder, Talent Leaders
- Jade Fuller, Employability Product Partner, Ambitious About Autism
- Kasia Wojciechowska, Neurodiversity and Women In Tech Advocate | Regional Head of Client Accounts at Peregrine
- Angela Matthews, Head of Policy and Research, Business Disability Forum
12:20pm
Questions And Answers Session
12:30pm
Lunch And Networking
1:20pm
Closing The Gap Between Leaders and Employees – Facilitating an Open Dialogue
- Do you know how many neurodivergent employees are in your workplace?
- Balancing the workplace dynamics influenced by both the fear of disclosure and the lack of one
- Creating a safe and inclusive environment for open dialogue between managers and employees
Tree Hall, CEO, Charity IT Leaders
1:40pm
The Diversity Within Neurodivergent Experiences
- Neurodiversity experiences can vary, depending on the person's background (such as ethnicity and gender)
- How to handle difficult conversations about neurodiversity experiences in the workplace?
- Engaging with senior management teams on intersectionality in neurodiversity
Onyinye Udokporo, Entrepreneur, Dyslexic Author and Neurodiversity Expert
2:00pm
Intersectionality – Looking at Neurodiversity Through Multiple Identity Lenses
- How can workplace experiences of neurodivergent employees differ depending on other interplaying elements of their identity, such as age, gender, race, and others?
- Intersectionality and access to diagnosis – supporting your employees throughout the process
- The trap of assumed homogeneity – practical strategies to ensure you see beyond homogenous identity labels
- Incorporating intersectional viewpoints in your workplace strategies
Angela Matthews, Head of Policy and Research, Business Disability Forum
2:20pm
Going Beyond The Policy and Reasonable Adjustments
- Supporting mental health and wellbeing of neurodivergent employees in the workplace
- The importance of truly inclusive leadership – providing the right support for line managers
- How to measure the success of your policies, and to make sure that they continue to respond to the needs of your employees?
Helen Evans, Chief Executive, Cavernoma Alliance UK
2:40pm
Questions And Answers Session
3:00pm
Chair’s Summary And Close
Dr Tony Malone, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant