Describe the cultural practices that support neurodiverse colleagues, including psychological safety, allyship, and mechanisms to address harassment and bias.
Inclusive Collaboration and Culture
Describe the cultural practices that support neurodiverse colleagues, including psychological safety, allyship, and mechanisms to address harassment and bias.
What you learn:
- Understand accessibility concepts and neurodiversity
- Recognize common barriers and accommodations
- Adapt policies and workflows to be inclusive
- Collaborate with employees and HR to implement changes
Description:
Accessibility and neurodiversity are essential to design for all. This course explores inclusive practices, accommodation needs, and practical tips for removing barriers in recruitment, development, and daily work. You will learn how to identify needs and implement adaptable solutions that fit diverse work styles.
Inclusive Collaboration and Culture
Fostering an inclusive culture requires norms that welcome diverse thinking, psychological safety, and respectful language. Meetings should invite all voices and provide options for participation.
Allyship, advocacy, and ongoing learning help sustain progress. Encourage feedback, monitor dynamics, and address microaggressions and retaliation quickly.
Practices
- Set inclusive meeting norms
- Provide real-time captioning and translation when needed
- Offer multiple channels for feedback and concerns
- Train managers to respond promptly to issues