Free online event
How to create a neurodiverse-friendly work environment
Exclusively for public servants and policymakers
Wednesday, Feb 28, 2024
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You’ll learn:
- Strategies for creating inclusive work environments that support neurodivergent employees
- To recognise and appreciate the unique challenges and strengths that neurodivergent individuals bring to their professional environments
- How to foster effective and inclusive communication that respects and embraces neurodivergent ways of processing and expressing information
Speakers
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Resources from the speakers
- Ilana Munckton's presentation slides
- Zoe Eldridge (Walker)'s presentation slides
- Penelope Kopala's presentation slide
- What I learned from receiving an ADD diagnosis at the age of 35 | Medium by Ilana Munckton
- A loud and messy brain. Advice on finding focus from someone… | Medium by Ilana Munckton
Other resources
- Shiny Objects - The Conductor with ADHD | YouTube
- Neurodiverse or Neurodivergent? It’s more than just grammar | The University of Edinburgh
- Best practices for making PowerPoint presentations accessible | Microsoft
- ADHD Symptoms, Impairments and Accommodations in the Work Environment | Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada
Increasing diversity in the government workplace strengthens the skill sets available to tackle some of the world’s biggest problems. Neurodiverse individuals make up a sizeable segment of the public service, and understanding and embracing neurodiverse colleagues will create a more inclusive and effective public service. Recognising neurodiversity is all about harnessing different perspectives, skills and ways of thinking that drive innovation and empathy in our work.
Watch this free online event dedicated to exploring neurodivergence in the public service workplace. This event will provide you with valuable insights into how neurodivergent individuals contribute uniquely and powerfully to our work environments. You'll learn about creating supportive structures, fostering an inclusive culture and leveraging the strengths that neurodiversity brings to the public sector.
The event consists of concise lightning talks from experts, followed by an extensive Q&A session, providing you with ample opportunity to engage directly with the speakers and ask any questions you may have.
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Speakers
Ilana Munckton
VP of Community Growth, Apolitical
United Kingdom
Penelope Kopala
Business Psychologist
United Kingdom
Ilana Munckton, VP of Growth at Apolitical and community lead for Apolitical's Neurodiversity in Public Service community, is responsible for growing Apolitical's global network of public servants and policymakers. She is an experienced digital marketer, business strategist and leader with over 15 years of experience managing teams. Prior to joining Apolitical, she was at Edinburgh-based health and social care startup Care Sourcer and the global travel website Skyscanner.
Penelope Kopala, a Business Psychologist and HR professional, has worked in the UK Civil Service since 2020. Prior to joining the Civil Service, she worked as a Psychologist in a consultancy. She is an advocate for neurodiversity in the workplace and emphasises the importance of recognizing and leveraging neurodiversity strengths. Penelope is an Associate Member of the CIPD, an ILM-accredited coach and mentor, and holds a master’s degree in Occupational Psychology from the University of Nottingham.
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