While doing some recent training with a group of employees with a colleague with Autism we did an exercise on values. Their top values were Empathy and Kindness. Values not shared by any other team members. There were some serious social communication challenges in this team. Ensuring we understand values is the first part of […]
Often creativity and problem solving are seen as different but I see them as part of the same skill set. Good problem solvers use creative solutions. Working with people requires creativity There are many trainers in the EDI space with varying experience who work across the entire spectrum – no pun intended – from workplace
Having ADHD is like being a horse that constantly wants to bolt but is trapped by the stable door. This work means that I have to be patient. Or go smashing through the door. As I mature and gain more life experience I am all about the long game and realise that patience yields rewards
The Irony of the new awareness of Diveristy is that as we promote the Diversity of identities we are eroding the diversity of opinions and freedoms of speech. In my experience, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion awareness and practice is made more difficult due to our ‘climate of correctness’. The diversity of our opinions is being
Most people want to crack on with their day while at work and training or Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is tacked onto an already stressful or possibly a boring role. Diversity training in my previous role was focussed on race and ethnicity and there was usually at least one person to voice reservations about the
Resentment – strange word to use when talking about Diversity training or is it? Read More »
I did some training with staff who work for the charity Practical Action, to raise greater awareness around some challenges being experienced working in a Neurodiverse team. Most teams experiencing challenges often want to know more about how to create better relationships with their Neurodivergent colleagues. There is a willingness to be open. Often training
Awareness of when a team needs training is not an exact science Read More »
I am re-watching the football match as in my spare time I have been coaching an Under 13s Girls Team and love sport. I know we don’t have enough female football coaches and I became involved because my daughter plays. Women who play or have played competitive sport are more successful in the workplace –
1. How to treat ADHD – doctor or medication or both – ask around and shortlist clinicians and be willing to travel to find the right person. 2. Adult Diagnosis is increasingly common and since 2014 more adults than children are being diagnosed. Accept the past is over and focus on moving forward. 3. Treatment
Justin Timberlake has shared his frustrations of ADHD and OCD. Comorbidities can create symptoms that are hard to manage and often need treatment beyond ADHD itself. Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian and was diagnosed aged 9. If you saw the post about sport and ADHD, this man clearly uses his hyper focus and
Emma Watson aka Hermione Granger is an actress diagnosed with inattentive ADHD since childhood. Solange Knowles – sister of Beyonce and a musical genius in her own right sought out two diagnoses before accepting the condition. Simone Biles – Olympian, speaks openly about medication and reduces the stigma surrounding ADHD. She views it as a
