Journeys in diversity - what difference really means

What does it really mean to support people who are different and create an inclusive working environment for all neurotypes? Learn the difference between lip service and real diversity.

This talk is about the difference between paying superficial support to diversity and inclusion, versus truly understanding how different colleagues, team members, and employees have varying challenges and needs. From the small, everyday details to the bigger picture, this talk includes practical ideas and examples of how your behaviour and the support you offer can have a major impact on whether you and those around you are able to thrive.

Clare draws on years of experience supporting people with a wide range of needs as a mentor, tutor, interviewer, and line manager. She also shares her own perspective as a middle-aged autistic woman with ADHD navigating menopause. Through personal stories, she highlights the challenges she has faced and what has made a real difference.

Small actions can have a big impact.

This is a grounded and honest look at what it really means to be different, with practical advice and insights on how greater awareness can lead to meaningful change.

Key takeaways

• The strengths of neurodivergent team members
• How to identify the needs and strengths of all your team members
• How to create a supportive working environment for people with differing needs
• What neurodivergence means