Who is it for?

This course will suit you if you lead or manage a team and want to support them to work together or if you want to learn about working effectively in diverse teams.

How can I access it?

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How much does it cost?

What you'll learn:

  • The concept of neurodiversity and how people may experience it
  • The models of disability
  • Advantages and challenges of neurodivergent conditions
  • How communication strategies can be adapted for maximum effectiveness
  • Key legislation related to neurodiversity
  • Strategies for fostering an inclusive work environment

This course includes:

  • 90 minutes of on-demand training
  • Videos
  • Interactive elements to explore
  • Reflective questions to consider
  • Scenarios to connect the topics to your work
  • Access on mobile and desktop
  • Earn a digital badge on completion

Course Content

1 module • 1 knowledge test • 90 minutes total length

 

The topics you’ll cover in this module are:

What is neurodiversity?

Disability is part of being human

Understanding barriers

 

The implications of disregarding neurodiversity

 

Recruitment and retention

 

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Course description

Successful management and leadership are vital for the wellbeing and the effectiveness of any team. When you’re leading a team with neurodiverse team members, consideration and awareness are also needed to create a supportive and inclusive work environment.

This course is designed to give you the skills you need to build more inclusive spaces for your team, creating psychological safety for your team members and setting them up for success. It will help you to understand the barriers that team members face and the accommodations that will enable them to thrive.

At the end of the module, you’ll be able to put your knowledge to the test and gain a digital badge which you can use to prove that you’ve successfully completed your training.

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