"Start by being curious. Meet with your supervisee and get their permission to ask questions so that you know best how to enable them to succeed. Trust your employee to know what works for them: they are the expert on themselves."
"You might be tempted to hold your neurodivergent supervisees to a different set of standards than other employees. That is a mistake. The job you have hired someone to do is important for the success of the organization."
Managing neurodivergent employees involves understanding their unique needs through curiosity and open communication. Managers should ask questions to learn how to support their supervisees effectively. Acknowledging the possibility of making mistakes fosters a learning environment. Maintaining high standards while providing high support is crucial, as it encourages excellence without lowering expectations. Treating neurodivergent employees with the same standards as others is essential for both organizational success and individual growth.
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