{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"407: How to design workspaces where every brain thrives - with Nikki Drader-Mazza","description":" When leaders talk about workplace design, they often focus on the physical space. But the environments that shape how people think, collaborate, and perform are just as much about processes, expectations, and unspoken norms. If we want every brain to thrive at work, we have to examine the systems that quietly determine who gets supported \u2014 and who\u2019s left to adapt. My special guest today is Nikki Drader-Mazza, and she\u2019s simplifying how to design workspaces where every brain thrives. This conversation challenges how we think about neurodiversity, inclusion, and what it actually takes to build workplaces that work for more people \u2014 not just the non-neurodiverse majority. Here\u2019s how. My special guest today is Nikki Drader-Mazza and she\u2019s simplifying how to design workspaces where every brain thrives.  We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including: What we really mean by neurodiversity and the newer term \u201cneurodistinct\u201d \u2014 and why the language we use matters more than we might think. Why \u201cworkspace design\u201d isn\u2019t just about the physical office, and which parts of the work ecosystem most influence whether every brain can thrive. Why it\u2019s critical to examine the assumptions baked into systems designed for the non-neurodistinct population \u2014 and the risk of leaving those systems unchallenged. Why stigma around accommodations still exists, and how leaders can begin to dismantle it in meaningful ways. \u2026and ultimately, the first assumption or system leaders and HR teams should take a hard look at when designing workplaces where every brain can thrive. Q: Are you ready to learn how to design a workspace where every brain thrives? If yes, this one is for you. It\u2019s time to #DoTheThing! ---- Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https:\/\/www.thesimplifiers.com\/posts\/407-how-to-design-workspaces-where-every-brain-thrives---with-nikki-drader-mazza ","author_name":"The Simplifiers Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.thesimplifiers.com","html":"