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SUMMARY:Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Turning Good Intentions into Real Impact
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 15th October 11:00 – 15:00\nAutotrader\, No. 3\, Circle Square\, 3 Hawkshaw Street\, Manchester M1 7BL  \nJoin us for ‘Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Turning Good Intentions into Real Impact’ for an engaging and solutions-focused day as we explore how organisations can move beyond neurodiversity awareness and into meaningful\, practical behaviour change.  \nThis cross-industry event brings together inclusion leaders\, practitioners and colleagues committed to creating workplaces where neurodivergent talent can thrive. Through keynote insights\, lived-experience\, and a hands-on interactive workshop\, we’ll focus on what neurodiversity looks like in action\, in meetings\, in communication\, in leadership and in the way we work together every day.  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n\nWhat to Expect  \nLived Experience Panel Discussion\nA dynamic cross-sector panel exploring real-world challenges\, successes and lessons learned when creating neuro-inclusive environments. Hear directly from neurodivergent colleagues as they share personal insights. Expect honest conversation\, practical examples and opportunities for audience Q&A.  \nInteractive Workshop: Neurodiversity Practice in Action – Ways of Working\nThis practical session is designed to turn understanding into behaviour change.  \nParticipants will:  \n\nRedesign meetings to be clearer\, more structured and inclusive \n\n\nRethink feedback loops to support different communication styles \n\n\nReview workflows to increase predictability and reduce cognitive overload \n\n\nIdentify quick wins that can be implemented immediately \n\nWhy Attend?  \nNeurodiversity inclusion is not just about awareness sessions or policy updates. It’s about making everyday working practices clearer\, fairer and more accessible for everyone. This event is designed to equip you with tangible tools\, peer insight and actionable commitments.   \nWe look forward to welcoming you to a day of learning\, collaboration and progress.   \nAgenda:  \n11.00 – 11.25\nDelegate Arrival & Registration \n11.25 – 11.35\nHost welcome \nHelen Robinson | Diversity\, Inclusion & Community Engagement Manger | AutoTrader\nPaul Sesay\, Award winning Equity & Inclusion Leader\, Founder & CEO & Lucian Main\, DEI Partnership Executive | Inclusive Companies   \n11.35 – 11.45\nDr Tony Lloyd FRSA\nInternationally renowned speaker\, consultant\, campaigner\, Psychotherapist & Neurodiversity Specialist  \n11.45 – 12.45\nLived Experience Panel: Chaired by Paul Sesay  \nLucian Main | Trans+ Changemaker 2026\, Employee Resource Group Specialist\, ADHD Coach \nParul Singh | Founder of Parallel Minds Neurodiversity Consultancy\nTim Platt | Video Production Lead\, AutoTrader\nDr Tony Lloyd FRSA | Europe’s no.1 ADHD Doctor   \n12.45 – 13.30\nLunch \n13.30 – 14.45\nWorkshop:  Neurodiversity Practice in Action (Ways of working) – facilitated by Autimatic  \n14.45 – 15.00\nPost event networking and close  \n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://www.inclusivecompanies.co.uk/event/neurodiversity-in-the-workplace-turning-good-intentions-into-real-impact/
LOCATION:Autotrader\, No. 3\, Circle Square \, 3 Hawkshaw Street\,\, Manchester\, M1 7BL
CATEGORIES:Diversity Calendar,IC Events
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SUMMARY:Supporting neurodivergent people in the workplace using the ecosystemic model
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by David Gray-Hammond \nThis webinar will explore the workspace for Autistic people through an ecological lens highlighting key points within the ecosystem that could present issues for access to the workspace an Autistic person. By doing this we will be able to explore how one might make the workspace a more accessible environment where an Autistic person can engage without trying to contain themselves to a neuronormative style of working. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FREE!\n\nAbout the facilitator  \nDavid Gray-Hammond is the founder and CEO of NeuroHub Community\, a social enterprise that works to build peer support sommunities and provide research and consultation to organisations\, NHS\, and local authorities. David is a published researcher and author\, and was a finalist for the Positive Role Model for Disability in the national diversity awards 2025\, and was awarded a place on the Diversity Power List for 2025/26. David has been working in and around the neurodiversity movement for the past decade\, and was described by Dr Nick Walker\, one of the pioneers of the neurodiversity movement\, as “one of the the most forward thinking individuals of the new generation of neurodiversity thinkers”. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FREE!
URL:https://www.inclusivecompanies.co.uk/event/supporting-neurodivergent-people-in-the-workplace-using-the-ecosystemic-model/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:IC Events,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Jessica Shields & Katie Hitchinson. \nManagers have a powerful influence on the experience people have at work. Research from the UKG Workforce Institute found that 69% of employees say their manager has as much impact on their mental health as their spouse or partner. This highlights how important everyday leadership interactions can be. \nThis webinar explores the role empathy plays in trauma-informed leadership\, and how a better understanding of stress and behaviour can help leaders respond more thoughtfully during challenging or high pressure moments at work\, both with their teams and with themselves. The session aims to share practical ideas that leaders can reflect on and apply in their roles. \nWhat to expect: \n\nHow to support your team with empathy during high stress times\nWays to improve communication and connection with your team\nA simple\, practical tool to better understand stress and behaviour at work\nSpace to reflect on how you look after yourself as a leader\nQ&A at the end\n\nManagers and leaders who are curious about developing a more empathetic and supportive leadership approach are warmly invited to attend. \n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FREE!\n\nAbout the facilitators \nKatie Hitchinson \nKatie Hitchinson is a qualified integrative psychotherapist and former lecturer who works with children\, young people and adults. She takes a trauma-informed\, relational approach\, helping people understand how stress and lived experience shape behaviour while supporting psychologically safe\, compassionate environments. Alongside her psychotherapy work\, she offers workplace training on supporting pregnancy and infant loss and infertility in the workplace. \nWith Katie’s knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and Jess’s experience of supporting leaders practically through coaching\, they work together with organisations to support their leaders in developing empathy and trauma-informed approaches to instil a vital human element to their leadership capability. \nJessica Shields \nJess is an Executive Coach with 11+ years of experience working with leaders across a number of organisations including NHS\, Prison & Probation Services\, charities\, manufacturing and engineering sector. Alongside coaching\, Jess is a Mental Health First Aid instructor (MHFA England) supporting businesses to achieve their staff wellbeing strategies through effective training. \n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FREE!
URL:https://www.inclusivecompanies.co.uk/event/trauma-informed-leadership/
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:On November 12th\, a collection of the nation’s most inclusive organisations & diversity influencers will gather to honour those that lead in diversity\, inclusion and fairness in all aspects of diversity. \nBOOK YOUR PLACE\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat Are The Awards All About?\n\n\n\nThe Inclusive Awards is the only awards ceremony that rewards organisations for harnessing a truly diverse workforce\, thus recognising the significant efforts of organisations nationwide that excel in their commitment to equality and inclusion across all strands of diversity. \nThe Inclusive Awards will cover excellence in all areas of diversity including age\, disability\, gender\, sexual orientation\, race and religion\, as well as highlighting diverse employers and employees across a wide variety of sectors including housing\, public\, private\, charity and education. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBOOK YOUR PLACE
URL:https://www.inclusivecompanies.co.uk/event/inclusive-awards-2026/
LOCATION:Hilton Liverpool\, 3 Thomas Steers Way\, Liverpool\, L1 8LW
CATEGORIES:Diversity Calendar,IC Events
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