Check out today’s article, “Making Testing Jobs Safer for Neurodiversity: Manual of Me,” and explore how tools like the Manual of Me can help create safer and more supportive workplaces for neurodiverse testers.
Neurodiverse team members bring incredible strengths to testing teams, including attention to detail, creative problem-solving, and diverse thinking styles. However, the benefits of neurodiversity can only be realised when workplaces are designed to support everyone’s needs.
What You’ll Learn:
How the Manual of Me helps neurodiverse testers communicate their needs and preferences to managers and teammates.
Why creating a psychologically safe workplace is essential for neurodiverse team members to thrive.
Examples of adjustments and accommodations that can help remove barriers and encourage inclusion.
How creating and sharing your own Manual of Me can improve collaboration and reduce burnout.
After reading, share your thoughts:
- Would you consider creating a Manual of Me? Or what other tools do you use to communicate your needs to team members? How did it help you?
- What adjustments or accommodations do you think would help create safer workplaces for neurodiverse testers?