Specialisterne is an international not-for-profit social enterprise.
Founded in Denmark in 2004, Specialisterne now operates in 26 countries with 13 offices around the globe, and has held the position as pioneers and leaders in neuroinclusion, with the largest and most experienced team in this field.
Since 2015, Specialisterne Australia has worked with organisations committed to harnessing neurodivergent talent, such as Westpac, Lendlease, ATO, IBM, Services Australia, Westpac, Weir Minerals, Coles, Transport for NSW, Harvey Norman, Cummins and EY. Our services includes:
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Advisory Services such as Neuroinclusive Workplace Assessments and Benchmarking
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Workplace Support for neurodivergent employees/managers and their people leaders (including a tailored 'add on' to EAP)
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Neurodiverse Hiring initiatives with a 97% retention rate as a result of our approach
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Training and Development
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Find out more about how we help your organisation build a neuroinclusive workplace.
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We work with employers to diversify their workforce by hiring and supporting skilled neurodivergent individuals to thrive in the workplace.
The Neurodivergent Leader Series
Are you a neurodivergent leader / manager?
Would you like to develop leadership and management skills tailored to neurodivergent individuals?
We are excited to launch our Neurodivergent Leader Series for small groups of up to 6. The series will consist of three one-hour sessions over the course of six weeks.
A specialised training program designed to empower neurodivergent managers with essential leadership skills. This series focuses on harnessing the unique cognitive strengths of neurodivergent individuals. It offers tailored strategies to enhance communication, decision-making, and team management. This three-part workshop is a welcoming space to discuss your experiences and reflect on your growth. It is facilitated by Specialisterne Australia’s Chief Operating Officer, Vicky Little.
Through practical workshops and peer support, this series equips neurodivergent managers with the tools to thrive. Participants will improve their leadership abilities and discover ways to help their organisation succeed. They will learn how to foster inclusive workplaces and leverage their different thinking.
The 3 workshops will include topics such as:
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Self-leadership
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Components of self-leadership
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Advocating for needs
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Managing energy and focus
2. Leading teams
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Empathic leadership
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Promoting fairness
3. Managing up
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Clarifying boundaries and expectations
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Gaining recognition of work
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Contact us below to find out more or to book in for our next workshop series.
Did you know?
Autistic employees are 92% more productive and 48% faster than non-autistic employees
(JP Morgan Chase, 2016).