Overview

This interactive workshop is designed to equip leaders and managers with the tools to harness neurodiversity within their teams. By understanding the strengths, challenges, and strategies associated with managing neurodivergent individuals, participants will learn how to create inclusive and high-performing teams.

Who should attend?

Team leaders
Managers
Project managers

Content is tailored to the New Zealand and Australian workplace context.

Key benefits

Participants will gain:

A greater understanding of neurodiversity, common strengths, and potential barriers.
Actionable strategies for inclusive ways of working and communicating in teams.
Ways to unlock the full potential of neurodivergent team members.

Format

2.5-hour interactive workshop + 60-minute group coaching session a month later. Delivered online - meeting links will be provided upon registration.

What we cover

What is Neurodiversity? The neurodiversity paradigm, types, and history.
Why Does it Matter? Prevalence and benefits of embracing neurodiversity, supported by evidence.
Types and Traits: Neurodivergent conditions, strengths, challenges, and variability.
Current Barriers: Insights into what may prevent neurodivergent people from achieving their full potential.
Personal Case Study: Reflections on successes and challenges as a professional with ADHD.
What Leaders Can Do: Practical approaches for working, leading, and communicating inclusively.
What Neurodivergent People Can Do: Self-management strategies and coaching advice for leaders.
What Other Organizations Are Doing: Case studies from international companies.
Key Takeaways: Essential insights and where to find more resources.

2025 Dates

Group 1: Friday 28 March 12-2.30pm NZT (Workshop) + Friday 2 May 12-1pm NZT (Coaching)
Group 2: Friday 16 May 12-2.30pm NZT (Workshop) + Friday 13 June 12-1pm NZT (Coaching)
Group 3: Tuesday 24 June 12-2.30pm NZT (Workshop) + Friday 1 August 12-1pm NZT (Coaching)
Group 4: Thursday 28 August 12-2.30pm NZT (Workshop) + Friday 19 September 12-1pm NZT (Coaching)
Group 5: Thursday 9 October 12-2.30pm NZT (Workshop) + Friday 7 November 12-1pm NZT (Coaching)

Can't make the coaching session for your preferred workshop? No problem, you can come to a coaching session with a different group if you like.

Why learn with Human Fabric?

We combine rich business and leadership experience with neurodiversity expertise. At Human Fabric, we bring together:

A deep understanding of modern business management
Decades of insights from leading diverse teams
Wide-ranging research on neurodiversity at work, the science of team performance and individual thriving
High-quality training in ADHD-informed ICF-accredited coaching
Lived experience of being neurodivergent in professional environments

We apply this using our experience in managing change and facilitating modern adult learning, to offer you a range of practical, insightful, and engaging neurodiversity services.

About Human Fabric

We are your partner in harnessing neurodiversity at work. We unlock the full human potential of organisations, teams, and individuals. With a focus on inclusive, strengths-based leadership, and the science of team and individual performance, we create the environment where neurodiversity is a competitive advantage.

“At Human Fabric, we are obsessed with the science of human performance, with how different brains, think, feel, and process, and with crafting the fabric of thriving, future-fit teams and organisations.” - Jenny Turner, MBA, Founder

We offer:

Courses - Interactive and engaging programmes for neurodivergent individuals, people leaders, HR and execs.

Coaching - Personalised and insightful coaching for neurodivergent individuals, and for team leaders and managers.

Consulting - Tailored support for organisations and leaders to build neuroinclusive workplaces and high-performing, innovative teams.

For more details, check out the Human Fabric website.