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Fostering Neuro-inclusive Appraisals This interactive workshop explores the varied neurodiverse experiences appraisers may encounter during appraisal discussions. Building on last year’s popular session, we will focus on real-world scenarios and the practical challenges that may arise, including different problems individuals face, unique viewpoints (and potential impact) they may bring, and both likely and unlikely situations that could surface during the appraisal process. The session will offer practical strategies for appraisers to provide meaningful support, such as recognising when additional time might be needed or how to adapt their approach to ensure neurodiverse colleagues are able to engage fully and confidently. Attendees will leave with increased awareness, actionable tools, and a renewed confidence in supporting neurodiversity within the appraisal context. Presenters:
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Neurodiversity As An Appraisal Lens: Iain and Colin used their contrasting experiences to explain how neurodiversity can affect preparation, communication and participation in appraisal, while stressing that appraisers should identify barriers rather than diagnose people or lower standards.
Adjusting Appraisal Practice: Colin and Iain recommended being flexible to adapting the timing, structure, environment and communication of appraisal to remove individual barriers, while retaining professional standards and ensuring that the process remains fair and meaningful.
Clear And Person-Centred Documentation: Iain highlighted that the written appraisal outcome must be understandable and useful to the appraisee as well as sufficiently detailed for appraisal leads and revalidation decisions.
Appraiser Questions And Reflection: Iain proposed practical questions that appraisers can use before or during meetings to identify barriers, support preparation for difficult professional conversations and agree a useful outcome for the appraisal.
01 Neurodiversity in Appraisal (slides)
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