Neuroinclusion A Guide for Managers and Leaders

1. Introduction 2. What is neurodiversity? 3. Shifting biases 4. Changing the system – one process at a time 5. Communication – the key to everything 6. Creating an environment in which everyone can thrive 7. Taking a strengths-based approach 8. Managing change 9. Wellbeing 10. Handling tricky situations 11. In conclusion 12. Resources

Biography

Liv Blaney is an accredited executive and neurodiversity coach and leadership training facilitator. After a successful career in London managing teams, she changed focus to supporting leaders and managers in creating inclusive workplaces through coaching and training. She has an MSc in Coaching for Behaviour Change from Henley Business School in addition to a MSc in Engineering from Cambridge University.

Sam Pringle is an accredited coach and coaching supervisor with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council and is a Presence in Action practitioner. She started a corporate career in management within the field of pharmaceuticals before developing an interest in Diversity, Equality and Inclusion with a focus on gender, parenting, caring and coaching neurodivergent employees. She has lived experience of neurodivergence. She has an MBA and an MSc in Coaching.

"A ‘must have’ book for every manager or people leader. This book is a brilliant combination of high-quality information, practical advice and reflective activities to develop a neuroinclusive organisation. Whether you are at the beginning of the journey to becoming neuroinclusive or a mature organisation with a well-developed approach to inclusion, I guarantee there will be something valuable in this book for you."

Louise Morpeth, CEO, Brain in Hand

"As someone who built a neurodivergent team at EY, this book contains all the practical wisdom I wish I'd had from day one. A game-changer for leaders serious about neuroinclusion."

Tania Martin, Neurodiversity Consultant, PegSquared

"This book on neurodiversity is a practical and invaluable resource for individuals, families, colleagues and organisations seeking to understand and support neurodivergent individuals. This guide challenges readers to educate themselves, reflect critically and act intentionally. Its practical approach and actionable advice make it essential for raising awareness and creating enabling environments for neurodivergent individuals."

Caroline Bixby, Chief People Officer, Christie Group Plc

"Liv and Sam have written the book that would have allowed me to understand not only how to be a better recruiter, leader and coach but also myself, had it been written earlier. Incredibly thorough and well-researched, it is a state-of-the-art walkthrough of best practice for inclusive leadership and universal design. This book should be on the desks of everyone who engages with others in the workplace."

Penny Terndrup, Leadership Coach, Legal Neurodiversity Network

"This book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to create a more equitable and productive work environment".

Deborah Christie, Professor of Paediatric and Adolescent Psychology

"This brilliant book builds on fundamental management principles whilst integrating neurodiversity thinking to help managers work more effectively – and ultimately do less work. Sometimes we just need to have the right conversation, and this book equips you to do exactly that. We cannot overlook the impact leaders have on our workforce, and unless we equip them to support, manage and amplify the strengths of neurodivergent staff, we're missing our greatest opportunity."

Nathan Whitebread, Founder, The Neurodivergent Coach

"The book is packed full of illustrations and exercises that make it an engaging and therefore increasing the chances of leading to real life and on the ground changes for a specific and historically marginalised group of employees."

James Richards, Professor of Employee Relations , University of Edinburgh Business School, Herriot-Watt