A highly practical and participatory programme designed for internal communicators to gain a strong foundation of knowledge in neuroinclusive communication and help them build a neuroinclusive culture within their organisation. 

The course will explore key topics such as understanding communication differences, inclusive communication approaches, manager and leader communication, inclusive events and change communication. 

It will look at management and leadership approaches which help to facilitate a neuroinclusive culture - harnessing and amplifying the skills of neurodivergent employees and providing a supportive environment in which they can thrive and do their best work.   

The course celebrates the difference that neurodivergent employees bring to the table and encourages participants to adopt a mindset of positivity - exploring how a neuroinclusive approach can impact overall employee experience and organisational performance.

Who should attend?

This course is most suitable for internal communicators who lead or support strategic initiatives and work closely with senior leaders to help shape the culture of the organisation they work for. This is likely to be heads of internal communication, internal communication leads and managers, as well as heads of employee experience, employee engagement and inclusion. 

The course is aligned to the Understanding People and Cultures; Strategy, Planning and Business Acumen and Influencing and Advising Profession Areas of the IoIC Profession Map. 

Learning Objectives: 

• Communication Differences in Neurodivergent People: Describe key ways neurodivergence can influence communication styles, preferences, and challenges in the workplace. 

• What You Say Matters – Leading Neuroinclusively: Demonstrate strategies for managers and leaders to enhance verbal communication, ensuring messages are clear and accessible for neurodivergent colleagues.   

• Making Events Neuroinclusive: Apply neuroinclusive principles to the planning and facilitation of both virtual and in-person events, ensuring accessibility for neurodivergent participants. 

• Change Adoption & Neurodivergence: Adapt change communication strategies to maximise engagement and adoption among neurodiverse teams. 

• Focus on Literality: Develop communication approaches that prioritise clarity and facts reducing ambiguity to better support neurodivergent participants. 

The course will cover: 

Part One (21st May, 9:30 - 13:00)

• Unit 1: Communication Differences in Neurodivergent People 

1. Verbal and written communication approaches  

2. Social interaction nuances creating unique social dynamics 

• Unit 2: Objective 2: What You Say Matters – Leading neuroinclusively 

1. Leading neurodiverse teams 

2. Techniques for managers to communicate clearly  

• Unit 3: Making Events Neuroinclusive 

1. How neurodivergent employees experience events 

2. Framing the leadership Q&A for accessibility 

Part Two (22nd May, 9:30 - 13:00)

• Unit 4: Change Adoption & Neurodivergence 

1. Differences in processing change 

2. Timing communication for everyone 

• Unit 5: Focus on Literality 

1. Keeping it simple for understanding 

2. Avoiding ambiguity to drive behaviours 

 Additional Benefits

Additional benefits include:

• Pre and post course access to Canvas, the IoIC's online learning environment, where you will find all course materials and be able to engage with their fellow participants through forum discussions
• Eight CPD Points for IoIC Members (20% of your recommended annual CPD)

• Places are strictly limited to ensure every participant gains the support and guidance they need, and to facilitate maximum opportunity for interaction, connection and engagement

• A network of IC professionals to connect with and learn from.

Please note that we use Zoom for our online courses. Please ensure that you are able to access this system where you are based before booking your place. All times are in BST. 

Trainer

Kate Isichei

Neuroinclusion Navigator

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