A Workplace Where People Stay: Build an Inclusive, Thriving Team

This workshop will explore how organisations can move beyond awareness to create meaningful, measurable inclusion for neurodivergent and disabled people. Combining expert-led delivery with a lived experience panel, the session will offer valuable insight alongside practical approaches that can be applied in the workplace.

Designed with neuroinclusion at its core, the workshop will incorporate accessible supporting materials, clear documentation and regular breaks to help delegates engage fully with the session.

What the workshop will cover

The session will be delivered through the BELONG Framework, a practical model developed by Jacky Stansfield Smith to ensure every aspect of workplace inclusion is considered:

· Balance

· Environment

· Legislation

· Onboarding

· Nurture

· Growth

What you’ll gain

· A practical toolkit of inclusive approaches to use in everyday business and personal interactions

· A better understanding of individual strengths and how to support them

· Actionable ideas to improve workplace performance, communication and retention

· Insight into creating working environments where disabled and neurodivergent people can thrive

Lived experience panel

The workshop will also feature a panel of disabled and neurodivergent business owners and leaders, chaired by Graham Sleep. Panellists will share lived experiences, practical perspectives and lessons from the workplace, giving delegates the opportunity to learn directly from those with first-hand experience.

About Jacky Stansfield Smith

Jacky Stansfield Smith is the founder of HR inclusion company IncluScape and the Neuro North Forum. A former CEO of an international training company based in Durham, she now helps neurodivergent business owners and workplaces move beyond awareness towards practical, measurable inclusion.

Jacky is also a veteran, she is passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and serves as Co-Chair of the Ministry of Defence Gold Award Association in the North East, championing inclusive employment and recognition for veteran- and reservist-friendly organisations.

Places are limited and Durham Business Growth workshops fill up quickly. Book your place today to avoid missing out.

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PLEASE NOTE: businesses need to be registered with the Durham Growth Programme prior to attending. A link is below for registration, therefore ONLY businesses based in County Durham are able to attend this fully funded workshop.