When All Brains Work
Publisher: Atlas Contact
It’s time for a neurodiverse workplace
Includes immediately applicable working methods, such as the brain profile and the collaborative thinking session
Saskia Schepers is an expert on neurodiversity in organizations
Every brain is unique and nowhere is this more apparent than in the workplace. Where too many meetings drive one person crazy, another one needs clear directions. And where some thrive on working from home, others flourish on the liveliness of the workplace. These differences are a huge strength, because people who think, communicate and process stimuli differently also arrive at different insights and solutions. Yet many work environments are geared only to the most typical brains and do not accommodate neurodivergent brains – which we often label as giftedness, ADHD or dyslexia. This means the enormous potential of neurodiversity is lost in a neurotypical workplace. Saskia Schepers spoke to numerous neurodivergent individuals and developed immediately applicable tools that employees and managers can use to develop a neuro-inclusive workplace.
This book offers neurodivergents a new perspective on their own capabilities and provides their environment with the tools needed to fully utilize those capabilities. And that benefits not only neurodivergents, but everyone – because ultimately, every brain works differently.
The facts:
• Each brain is different
• 20% of the population is neurodivergent
• Neurodivergents suffer from burnout and conflicts at work more often than others
• As a result, their talents, creativity and innovative insights are underused
• It doesn’t have to be that way: it’s time for a brain-friendly workplace!
