GAIN Speakers

A workshop diving into deeper aspects of neurodiversity which all impact the skills and approach needed by managers, leaders and HR, as well as neurodivergent people themselves, but which are hard to cover in an introductory workshop. A very useful level-up workshop to guide deeper understanding.

This shorter workshop is designed for learners who have already explored basic concepts around neurodiversity, and focuses on how to adapt the physical working environment. Can be made into a full 60 minute session by offering 30 minutes of Q&A.

An accessible workshop with 60 minutes of semi-interactive and presentation content followed by 30 minutes of break-out scenarios. This event is designed to be suitable for new learners, with an emphasis on empowering learners to take action.

A module that outlines the ways unconscious bias can impact how managers interpret employee performance. Useful in workshops aimed at upskilling managers and leaders.

A module exploring masking and stimming, including data from GAIN surveys. A useful module to introduce when covering topics related to workplace psychological safety, burnout and employee wellbeing

This module combines content on the double empathy problem, affinity bias and psychological safety into one shorter module. Useful for recruitment or team culture related workshops where there is a lot of content to cover, or where there isn't time to explore each in depth

This module explores a broad range of barriers that occur across all stages of recruitment. Suitable for HR teams and hiring managers. Includes optional interactive sections on analysing job adverts.

An interactive module with a discussion scenario, designed to empower employees at all levels on how they can foster neuroinclusion at work.

A module exploring how workplace cultural norms can create barriers for neurodivergent employees, giving examples of ways to adjust practices around meetings, communication, training and workplace socialisation to include everyone.

A module introducing the concept of universal design principles in the workplace. This is a useful foundational module to help take learners from thinking of neuroinclusion as functioning through individual adjustments to instead considering how to change culture, environment and other norms to better support all employees.

A collated series of datapoints including information from the ONS Disabled People in the UK survey, the Vulnerability Experiences Quotient study, GAIN benchmark and individual member data, and a Zurich study on recruitment. This is a useful module for workshops and presentations aimed at senior leaders, but can also be useful in framing the human element of why neuroinclusion matters.

A short, simple introduction to the types of adjustments that may benefit neurodivergent employees in the workplace. This module is suited to introductory workshops that want to give a broad, easy overview of neurodiversity without diving too deep, and to shorter presentations that act as introductions to a roundtable, panel, fireside chat or Q&A session.

A very short module that includes a reminder on what "the spectrum" means, followed by a single slide outlining some common strengths by neurotype. This module may be useful for mini-workshops and short 10-20 minute presentations offered as an introduction to a roundtable, panel, fireside chat or other more interactive event.

Explains what the spiky profile and the spectrum mean. A useful expansion on the final page of the Language of Neurodiversity module.

A module that talks about workplace self-advocacy, exploring the specific barriers that make it more difficult for neurodivergent people, and others from marginalised backgrounds, to practice it. Also outlines the steps involved in effective self-advocacy. Includes links to resources.

A complete workshop aimed at managers and leaders, accessible to new learners on the topic. This workshop includes 60 minutes of semi-interactive and presentation content followed by a 30 minute break-out session.

An entry-level 60 minute workshop suitable for all audiences. Neurodiversity 101 introduces the core concepts about neurodiversity in a simple, accessible way.

Explores the barriers to diagnosis, why people may or may not seek it, and why managers should avoid expecting diagnosis before offering employee support.

A detailed look at one aspect of neurodivergent thinking that has a big impact on how employees approach task initiation, completion and learning. Very useful for managers who have learned the basics and want to upskill.

A module explaining what the double empathy problem is, and showing ways to reframe ways of thinking about communication. A more detailed module, suited to aid learning that impacts communication-related work such as management, recruitment and team building.

A module outlining how the different kinds of bias that can impact any interview come into play with neurodivergent candidates, and what to do about it. An ideal module for any event aimed at recruitment teams and hiring managers.

A module designed to educate managers and leaders on how neuroinclusive thinking and allyship can make them more effective leaders.

A module explaining the limitations and challenges of different work environments - office working, remote working and hybrid working - acknowledging that some neurotypes may be better served by one approach over another - which includes an optional longer section outlining how to make hybrid working neuroinclusive.

A module exploring the Equalities Act 2010, how it defines disability, and outlining potential implications of some relatively recent cases. A useful module for managers and recruitment teams.

An interactive module that can be used to help break up some common myths and misunderstandings, while keeping audience attention. This is suitable for workshops aimed at beginner audiences.

A short, interactive exercise that guides attendees through one example of the ways cognitive diversity impacts how people see, experience and process the world around them - illustrative and useful in many workshops, but especially recommended for introductory-level events and empathy-building.

Explores the talent gap, skills match and benefits of neurodivergent talent. Depending on audience, and overall workshop topic and aims, in some cases only the first 4 slides will be used. This module is particularly beneficial for presenting to senior leaders and recruitment teams.

Explains common terminology used to discuss neurodiversity. Suitable for all audiences.

Required module for any workshop with an audience that may include beginner-level learners.