Lunch & Learn Session

The Power of Diverse Minds - Workplace Productivity, Innovation and Wellness

This interactive Lunch & Learn delivered by Michael Delman (CEO of Beyond BookSmart and WorkSmart) will empower your staff to understand and leverage the strengths of cognitive diversity in the workplace. We'll explore how neurodiversity – encompassing varied ways of thinking, processing information, and problem-solving – is a powerful catalyst for innovation, creativity, and robust team environments. The session will delve into Executive Function (EF) skills not as uniform traits, but as a spectrum where diverse strengths can complement each other. We will highlight how an understanding of EF helps us appreciate different working styles and optimize collaboration.

Key Benefits

Education: Understanding cognitive diversity in the workplace.

Whole staff: Bringing staff together to increase neurodiversity awareness and reduce stigma.

Promoting Discourse: Providing staff the opportunities for self expression and discovery.

Assistance: Creating a safe space for employees to feel they can ask for help.

Objectives

Improve Individual Performance: By identifying and applying EF tools tailored to various cognitive profiles.

Enhance Team Productivity: Through fostering environments that harness diverse EF strengths for seamless collaboration.

Boost Employee Wellness: By reducing cognitive load and creating more supportive work practices.

Session Details

This session will provide actionable insights for every employee, promoting a more inclusive, innovative, and high-performing workplace culture.

Length: 90 minutes (In-person)

Recommended Group Size: All staff

Cost: Available upon request

Common Challenges We Address

Procrastination and difficulty starting tasks

Procrastination and difficulty starting tasks

messy desk

Disorganized workspaces or communication

Trouble focusing or avoiding distractions

Trouble focusing or avoiding distractions

Poor planning and missed deadlines-1

Poor planning and missed deadlines

Difficulty prioritizing multiple tasks

Difficulty prioritizing multiple tasks

Challenges adapting to change

Challenges adapting to change

Hasty or ill-informed decision-making

Hasty or ill-informed decision-making

Lack of self-awareness in work performance

Lack of self-awareness in work performance

Who We Help

We tailor executive function training to the specific needs of your workforce. Here are just a few of the groups we support:

Managers
High potential employees
Neurodiverse teams
Teams LAcking Alignment
Employees on Improvement Plans
1

New Managers

Develop essential skills like planning, prioritizing, and delegating to lead with clarity and confidence.

2

High-Potential Employees

Support future leaders with advanced strategies for focus, time management, and self-reflection.

3

Neurodiverse Teams

Empower employees with ADHD or learning differences using research-backed tools to enhance productivity.

4

Teams Lacking Alignment

Strengthen communication, collaboration, and goal clarity to boost team cohesion and outcomes.

5

Employees on Performance Plans

Re-engage struggling team members with targeted support that builds competence and confidence.

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