Team Diversity in Action: Harnessing Neurodiversity for Agile Success

Session description

How can we create a workplace where every voice is valued and brings out the best in the team? Think of an orchestra—each musician plays a different instrument, and together, they create a masterpiece. In the same way, neurodiversity in teams brings unique strengths and perspectives that, when harmonized, lead to innovation and success. In this workshop, we’ll explore these differences, celebrate each individual’s contributions, and discover how to adapt our ways of working to create an inclusive, high-performing team.

Join us in this journey of symphonic collaboration, where every voice plays a vital role in the music of success.

This is not just a discussion—it’s a hands-on experience. You’ll actively practice designing workshops/collaboration sessions that truly support team members with different thinking patterns, gaining practical tools and techniques to bring back to your workplace. Whether you're a leader, coach, or facilitator, you'll leave with concrete strategies to create more inclusive and effective team environments which is key to building high performing teams.

This session has been highly rated at RSG Tokyo, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Sydney LAST conferences, and we’re excited to bring it to an even wider audience. Come ready to learn, collaborate, and build a more inclusive future!

When
5:30pm (AEDT) Doors open for networking over pizza and drinks
6:00pm Welcome
6:05pm Team Diversity in Action: Harnessing Neurodiversity for Agile Success
7:05pm Networking
7:30pm Close

Venue
We're delighted to be at The Onset's office very close to Central Station in Surry Hills. Come along for networking over pizza and drink before the magic of Open Space. Be prepared to be surprised!

Scrum Education Units (SEUs)
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Appreciations
Special thanks to Soma for making herself available.

Thanks very much to The Onset for providing the venue, food and drinks. In particular, thank you to Alyse Lucey for leading the logistics at the venue.

The Onset connects tech talent with innovative and inspiring career opportunities as Australia's leading technology and executive recruiter. Onset has partnered with some of Australia's most successful startup, scaleup and enterprise businesses, as they build and grow high-impact teams or go through digital transformation.

Thanks to the Adapt WithStyle team for organising and promoting this event as well as ordering the pizza!

Adapt WithStyle is Scrum WithStyle reborn to offer consulting services targeting pivotal challenges in Agile-related change and management innovation. Check out the new Adapt WithStyle website.

Thanks to Scrum Alliance for sponsoring the food and soft drinks. The Sydney Scrum User Group is an official Scrum Alliance Scrum User Group.