Managing for neurodiversity

To be presented during tomorrow's Operational Software Engineering day, 2025-11-05

Managing Impactivity – unleash the potential of neurodivergent teams
Thursday, 25th September

What did I learn?

• We discussed neurodiversity in general
• Did some exercises
• Good communication techniques
• Management techniques
  • Discussed some mock management challenges
• Things to do with our team

Exercises

• Neurodiversity bingo
• The social model of disability

Culture

• Support psychological safety
• Be neuro-curious
• Respect & empowerment

Management techniques for managing neurodiverse teams

• Conflict management techniques
  • Listen, not every conversation needs to solve
  • Generative Listening
    • Asking questions to make new insights
    • "Tell me more about that"
    • "Yes and"
  • I statements
  • Take breaks - always good
• Holding tough conversations
• Exercises to run with team members