Workplaces are under increasing pressure to innovate, retain talent, and boost wellbeing and engagement. Yet many aren’t designed for diverse ways of thinking - affecting the experience and performance of the 20% of employees who are neurodivergent. In this practical, evidence-based session, Jenny Turner shares why embracing neurodiversity is a powerful strategy for building future-fit organisations. Drawing on her experience as a senior business leader, an ADHD coach, and a neurodiversity consultant, Jenny introduces a new framework to embed neuroinclusion into leadership, culture, and everyday practices - so all minds can thrive and contribute to their full potential.

This session will:

• Introduce the neurodiversity paradigm, prevalence of neurodivergent conditions, common strengths and challenges
• Provide the business case for fostering neuroinclusion at work, alongside the moral and wellbeing case for action
• Explore common workplace barriers for neurodivergent staff
• Outline a change management-informed framework of practical actions for HR and L&D leaders (the Fabric of Neuroinclusive Organisations™)
• Highlight how HR can develop people leaders to lead more inclusively and reduce friction in teams
• Provide examples of actions taken by international and local organisations, and the presenter’s own lived experience.

3 Key Learnings

1. A clear business case for understanding, embracing, and harnessing neurodiversity at work
2.  Actionable strategies to foster neuroinclusion in your organisation
3.  A greater understanding of the experience of their neurodivergent talent and how that may be impacting performance