National Inclusion Week 2024: Impact Matters Within Neuro-inclusion and special guest Mark Johnson
This year for National Inclusion Week 2024, the theme is ‘Impact Matters’—a call-to-action for everyone in your organisation to make a meaningful and positive impact. Whether you are a leader, an inclusion professional, or part of a team, you have a vital role to play in enabling and driving inclusion. This webinar explored how embracing neuro-inclusion can lead to real change.
In this session, we explored how to make a real impact by creating inclusive workspaces and overcoming common barriers to neuro-inclusion. You’ll discover actionable steps to foster lasting, sustainable change that benefits both individuals and organisations.
We’re excited to welcome special guest Mark Johnson, who shared his personal journey and insights. Mark joined Dyson in 2000, contributing to technology advancements and business transformation. After being diagnosed with Autism in 2009 (and ADHD in 2023), he founded the Dyson Neurodiversity Network in 2020, leading neuro-inclusion initiatives. In 2024, he launched Neuro-inclusive Engineering Services Ltd., dedicated to consulting on neurodiversity for individuals and businesses.
- How to create inclusive workspaces that support neuro-different individuals through flexible working and tailored recruitment processes.
- Strategies to overcome barriers like unconscious bias and lack of awareness to ensure a more inclusive environment.
- Methods to measure the impact of neuro-inclusion initiatives, ensuring they lead to improved engagement, retention, and productivity.