Is Neurodiversity Your Superpower?
Natalie Gingrich
I certify and mentor operations professionals with project management expertise to become Directors of Operations.
Continuous learning and embracing diverse perspectives have always been at the core of my beliefs. Over the past few years, we've embarked on a journey of understanding neurodivergence—learning about its various types, how it manifests in individuals, and the importance of being sensitive to everyone’s unique needs.
This knowledge is invaluable.
Within our Director of Operations (DOO) program, we've had the privilege of working with a diverse spectrum of students, each with their own unique experiences and learning needs. As we deepened our understanding, we made sure to enhance the accessibility of our program. We updated the content, considering different learning styles, reorganized materials, and made our videos more easily digestible.
As our collective awareness about navigating neurodivergence grows—whether through personal diagnoses or experiences within our teams—I wanted to share some valuable insights with you.
We recently had the pleasure of welcoming Latrice Prater as a podcast guest. As an operator diagnosed with ADHD, Latriec offers a wealth of knowledge on the subject.?
Her story beautifully illustrates the remarkable problem-solving abilities inherent in operators and how business owners can harness these strengths to create services that align with their diagnoses and tendencies, rather than work against them. We delve into the types of work that bring Latrice fulfillment and how neurodivergence and operations naturally intertwine.
Latrice's personal journey took a significant turn when she discovered her neurodivergence after starting her business in 2020. While it was a life-altering realization, it propelled her to navigate the workplace with newfound confidence, embracing her unique strengths and adapting her approach.
One of the things she leaned on was the ability to create a business that works for her and how she works best. She’s turned her ADHD diagnosis into something positive for herself.
Latrice's story of success stands as a testament to the power of embracing our differences and finding strength within ourselves. Through her experiences, she demonstrates that being neurodivergent brings forth immense goodness and a fresh perspective that can drive incredible outcomes.
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