Empowering Dyslexic Thinking at Work

Empowering Dyslexic Thinking at Work

1h 14mGeneral2023-10-24

Authors

Kate Griggs

Kate Griggs

Course details

According to the United Nations, roughly 15 percent of the world’s population is dyslexic. That’s one billion dyslexic thinkers living and working around the globe. While many people would characterize this as a setback, especially when it comes to work, it’s critically important to realign your perspective and recognize the unique gifts of dyslexic thinking in the workplace.

In this course, join Kate Griggs, best-author and the founder and CEO of Made By Dyslexia, as she explores why dyslexic thinking is a superpower and a key skill for the future of work. Discover ways to empower dyslexic thinkers in the workplace—including strategies for dyslexic thinkers to share their strengths, challenges, and needs—as well as how to evaluate an organization’s recruitment and hiring processes to empower dyslexic thinkers. Along the way, Kate highlights the importance of employee resource groups and global organizations to foster community for dyslexic thinkers around the world.

Skills covered

Neurodiversity SupportInclusive LeadershipDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)Leadership and ManagementOne-Off

Concepts

Introduction

  • Dyslexics are the future
  • Richard Branson invites you to empower dyslexic thinking

Define Dyslexia as a Valuable Thinking Skill

  • Understanding dyslexia
  • The power of dyslexic thinking
  • The power of language when discussing dyslexia
  • Seeing dyslexic thinking as a strength in every organization

Empower Dyslexic Thinking to Thrive

  • Dyslexia doesn t fit neatly into a box
  • Foster a culture of openness
  • Communicate your needs as a dyslexic thinker
  • Workplace adjustments for dyslexia
  • AI and assistive technology for dyslexia

Support Community and ERGs for Dyslexic Thinkers

  • Understand the benefits of community for dyslexic thinkers
  • Build communities and ERGs for dyslexic thinkers
  • Advocate for yourself as an applicant

Tailor Recruitment Processes for Dyslexic Thinking

  • Audit your recruitment process to include dyslexic thinking
  • Empower dyslexic thinkers through your hiring process

Conclusion

  • Connect with a global community and drive change

Bonus - Leaders and Entrepreneurs Share the Power of Dyslexic Thinking

  • Barbara Corcoran - Dyslexic thinking
  • Bob Ballard - Dyslexic thinking
  • Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock - Dyslexic thinking
  • Rashad Gary - Dyslexic thinking
  • Richard Branson - Dyslexic thinking
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