Managing Neurodifferences in the Workplace
Unlock leadership potential by mastering neurodiversity. Elevate team performance with inclusive management and diverse strengths.
Duration
10 weeksWeekly study
10 hours
Managing Neurodifferences in the Workplace
Explore neurodiversity to develop talent and create a neuroinclusive workplace.
This course equips learners with insights to understand and harness neurodiversity within teams. Recognising the unique strengths of neurodivergent individuals, present in at least 1 in 7 people, is vital for effective leadership. Participants will explore the neurodiversity paradigm, neurodivergent workplace experiences, and develop understanding of strategies for creating a neuroinclusive environment. Upon completion, learners will have the skills to identify and nurture neurodivergent talent, enhance team dynamics, and foster inclusive excellence.
What topics will you cover?
- Week 1 - Introducing neurodiversity.
- Week 2 - Neurodiversity, inclusion and inclusive leadership.
- Week 3 - Exploring attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
- Week 4 - Exploring autism.
- Week 5 - Dyslexia, dyspraxia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia and Tourette’s syndrome.
- Week 6 - Young people and neurodiversity.
- Week 7 - Neuroinclusive workplaces.
- Week 8 - Case study: Yellow River.
- Week 9 - A societal approach to neurodivergence: examining legal and media influences.
- Week 10 - Future of neurodiversity and next steps.
Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Engage with the advanced foundational theories and conceptual frameworks used in leadership and management practice in organisations both nationally and internationally.
- Apply knowledge, tools and techniques to resolve issues within leadership and management practice.
- Analyse data in relation to the practice of leadership and management.
- Demonstrate creativity in the application of knowledge.
- Communicate key issues and arguments in an appropriate format to a technologically professional standard.
- Analyse a variety of relevant data used in diverse contexts to support effective decision making in leadership and management practice.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for current and aspiring leaders, managers, and anyone interested in enhancing their understanding of neurodiversity to improve team dynamics, productivity, and inclusivity in the workplace.
What software or tools do you need?
No specific software or tools needed.
Who developed the course?
Nottingham Business School
Nottingham Business School’s (NBS) purpose is to provide research and education that combines academic excellence with positive impact on people, business and society.
Learning on FutureLearn
Your learning, your rules
- Courses are split into weeks, activities, and steps to help you keep track of your learning
- Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities
- Stay motivated by using the Progress page to keep track of your step completion and assessment scores
Join a global classroom
- Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
- Share ideas with your peers and course educators on every step of the course
- Join the conversation by reading, @ing, liking, bookmarking, and replying to comments from others
Map your progress
- As you work through the course, use notifications and the Progress page to guide your learning
- Whenever you’re ready, mark each step as complete, you’re in control
- Complete 90% of course steps and all of the assessments to earn your certificate
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