Becoming an ally to neurodiverse individuals

Duration
4+ hrs
Trainer(s)
Alex Genadinik
Lessons
50
Language
English

You know that moment when you realize your team's "performance issues" aren't actually performance issues at all? When you discover that brilliant mind you've been managing wrong just needed a different approach? Yeah, that's a game-changer.

Here's the thing: Managing neurodiverse talent is like being a conductor with an orchestra of incredible musicians... but if you only know how to conduct violins, you're missing out on the symphony.

Sound familiar?

You hire brilliant people who seem to struggle with "basic" workplace expectations... but you can't figure out why

You optimize your management style for neurotypical employees... but some of your best technical minds seem to wither under your approach

You create inclusive policies that look great on paper... but you're still losing talented people who don't quite "fit"

You speak fluent management... but supporting neurodiverse colleagues feels like navigating uncharted territory

The uncomfortable truth? Great management skills + neurodiversity blindness = accidentally excluding some of your most innovative team members.

The Challenge Every Inclusive Leader Faces

As a technology leader committed to building great teams, you know diversity drives innovation. But when it comes to neurodiversity, you're facing complex challenges:

  • Invisible differences - Unlike other forms of diversity, neurodiversity often isn't visible, making it harder to recognize and support
  • Accommodation uncertainty - You want to help but don't know what accommodations are appropriate, legal, or effective
  • Communication gaps - Traditional management approaches may not work with neurodiverse team members
  • Unconscious bias - You're making assumptions about behavior and performance that may be completely wrong
  • Legal complexities - Understanding rights, responsibilities, and best practices feels overwhelming
  • The result? Talented neurodiverse individuals feeling unsupported while you inadvertently create barriers to their success.

Why This Course is Essential for Tech Leaders

✅ Practical, Not Theoretical - Every lesson includes actionable strategies you can implement immediately

✅ Legal Clarity - Understand accommodation laws, EEOC guidelines, and GINA protections

✅ Firsthand Perspectives - Hear directly from neurodiverse individuals about what actually helps vs. what doesn't

✅ Bias-Busting Framework - Recognize and eliminate unconscious biases that sabotage inclusive leadership

Transform Your Leadership Impact

Before this course:

  • Struggling to effectively manage and support neurodiverse team members

  • Making assumptions about behavior that may be completely wrong

  • Missing opportunities to unlock the full potential of diverse minds

  • Feeling uncertain about legal requirements and best practices

After this course:

  • Inclusive leadership skills - Confidently support neurodiverse colleagues with appropriate accommodations

  • Bias awareness - Recognize and overcome unconscious biases that limit team potential

  • Communication excellence - Adapt your style to bring out the best in every team member

  • Legal confidence - Navigate accommodation requests and requirements with clarity

  • Team transformation - Create an environment where neurodiverse talent thrives

What You'll Master

✅ Neurodiversity Fundamentals - Understand the spectrum of neurodiversity and how it impacts work

✅ Accommodation Strategies - Learn practical, effective ways to support neurodiverse colleagues

✅ Bias Recognition & Elimination - Identify unconscious biases in hiring, performance reviews, and daily interactions

✅ Communication Adaptation - Develop skills to communicate effectively with all neurotypes

✅ Legal Framework Understanding - Navigate EEOC, GINA, and other relevant protections confidently

✅ Gaslighting Defense - Recognize and counter gaslighting behaviors that particularly impact neurodiverse individuals

✅ Inclusive Hiring Practices - Remove bias from your recruitment and interview processes

Who This Course Is For:

  • Tech leaders who want to build truly inclusive teams

  • Managers supporting neurodiverse team members

  • HR professionals developing inclusive policies

  • Anyone who suspects they may be neurodiverse themselves

  • Leaders committed to unlocking the full potential of diverse minds

The future of technology innovation depends on diverse perspectives. Neurodiverse individuals often bring unique problem-solving approaches, attention to detail, and creative thinking that can transform your team's capabilities.

Don't just manage diversity—unlock its full potential.


Lessons

Fostering inclusion

Real-world examples

  • Handling Offensive Situations Professionally
  • Never Ask About People's Conditions
  • How to Support Neurodivergent Colleagues

Interview with Sam Robinson

  • How Sam Learned About Neurodiversity
  • How Sam Felt Before Learning Neurodiversity
  • Essential Questions Managers Should Ask
  • Navigating Unclear Situations: Speaking Up About Needs
  • Proactively Communicating Needs to Managers
  • Starting Neurodivergence Self-Discovery
  • Mentorship for Neurodiversity
  • How Friends Can Offer Support
  • How Not to Be Offensive by Accident
  • Avoiding Unintentional Offense and Classification
  • Skills and Mindsets for Allies
  • How to Defend Yourself in Tense Moments
  • More Ways to Handle Difficult Situations
  • Sam's Parting Words

Alex's Neurodiversity Journey

  • Alex's Neurodiversity Journey

Unconscious Bias

  • Avoid Jumping to Conclusions Early
  • Unconscious Bias Introduction
  • Understanding Subconscious and In-Group Bias
  • Group Confusion in Teams

Removing unconscious bias from hiring

  • Diversity to Attract Top Talent
  • Common Interview Biases and How to Avoid Them
  • Pet Peeves and Subconscious Bias
  • Layout Requirements and Quantifiable Tests
  • Bias in Candidate Selection
  • Fair Resume Screening by Removing Personal Info

Uncovering Unconscious Bias

  • Circle of Trust Exercise to Identify Bias
  • Father-Son Bias Exercise
  • Father-Son Bias Exercise Answer
  • Harvard Bias Assessment Test Overview

Overcoming Unconscious Bias

  • Overcoming Subconscious Bias Through Exposure
  • UB Training Study 043

Defending Against Gaslighting

  • Introduction to Gaslighting
  • Understanding Gaslighting: Definition and Examples
  • Who Is Most Susceptible to Gaslighting
  • Understanding Why Gaslighting Happens
  • Ideal Scenarios to Be Kind
  • Common Gaslighting Phrases to Recognize
  • Identifying Gaslighting in Additional Comments
  • Statements to Escape Gaslighting
  • Checklist to Counter Gaslighting

About the trainer

Alex Genadinik
Business and Entrepreneurship Coach

3-time bestselling Amazon author, 20 years of successful entrepreneurship experience. Passionate instructor caring deeply about helping students reach full potential.

A number of my books are used in major US universities and high schools.

My current professional interests include Emotional Intelligence and productivity. I am constantly exploring ways to accomplish more with less time.

Additionally, I am interested in SEO, digital marketing, and creativity.

Originally from Ukraine.

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