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#7 - Loryan & Megan Strant: Neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism), Distraction & Organization, Being Retrospective
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As someone who is diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, there is an incredible amount of friction that I have to account for in my work and personal life. The same goes for other neurodivergent people - whether they have Autism, ADHD, dyslexia, or something else - there are a significant number of genuinely talented people in the workplace who are, to a certain extent, drained of their capacity for excellent work because they lack the freedom or confidence to work in a way that fits their specific needs.
This episode starts as a discussion about addressing neurodiversity in the workplace, but really becomes a conversation about a much broader epidemic in many organizations, which is the de-prioritization of people. There are a large number of people in the workplace - and not just neurodivergent people - who are being left behind because they're too afraid to speak up.
Loryan Strant is a Microsoft product specialist and Product Lead, and his wife Megan is a product design, learning and adoption specialist. They are also both diagnosed with ADHD and Autism. Their track records in digital product innovation and adoption, as well as their own experiences with neurodiversity, served as an excellent jumping-off point for a conversation that ultimately led us all to agree that we need to be looking backward before we move forward.
Chapters
1. #7 - Loryan & Megan Strant: Neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism), Distraction & Organization, Being Retrospective (00:00:00)
2. Navigating Neurodiversity in the Workplace (00:00:07)
3. Neurodivergent Challenges in the Professional World (00:10:55)
4. Neurodiversity and Workplace Connections (00:25:34)
5. Workplace Communication and Etiquette (00:37:49)
6. Technology's Impact on Efficiency and Productivity (00:51:47)
7. Navigating Workplace Technology Challenges (00:56:18)
8. Supporting Neurodivergent Individuals With Knowledge Management (01:09:46)
9. Neurodiversity in the Workplace's Future (01:22:09)
10. Dialogue and Accommodation in the Workplace (01:26:52)
11. Appreciation for Retrospective Conversation (01:39:01)
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