THRIVING AT WORK: Supporting Neurodivergent Task Management and Productivity in the Workplace
Task management involves the ability to organize, prioritize, and complete work efficiently. Successfully managing tasks requires balancing priorities, deadlines, and focus. Neurodivergent individuals often thrive with clear structure and consistent workflows but may face challenges with shifting priorities, ambiguous expectations, rapid task-switching, or rigid scheduling. Clear task management strategies empower individuals to focus and achieve their best work.
Well-managed tasks lead to smoother collaboration, ensuring that deadlines are met, workloads are balanced, and team members can rely on one another. A team that understands different task management needs can foster a more supportive and productive environment.
REMEMBER: Task management looks different for every brain. Neurodivergent individuals may require different pacing, planning strategies, and energy supports to stay organized and productive. Some thrive with visual planning tools, while others prefer hyperfocus sprints or flexible, interest-based motivation. Recognizing and honoring these diverse approaches creates more realistic expectations and healthier workflows.
Allyship begins by noticing how traditional notions of "productivity" can unintentionally exclude or overwhelm neurodivergent team members. Here are some shifts you can make:
By shifting expectations and offering flexibility in how tasks are approached, allies can help create spaces where neurodivergent team members feel more supported, engaged, and successful.
Remember that productivity is not a one-size-fits-all concept. When we allow for variation in task pacing and process, we enable more people to show up with their full potential. Use this insight to open conversations around what focus looks like for each person—and honor that there are many ways to get to the finish line.
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