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Common Organisational Strategies












                      Communication                                                     Meetings                                                    Awareness


                  Use bullet points in written                        Give extra time before & after to review                                            Listen
                          communication




                       Highlight key words                          Provide handouts & slides before a meeting                       Provide specific & objective feedback



                                                                    Follow up meetings & actions with email or                     Set deadlines – do not say ‘give it to me
                             Be concise
                                                                                        written notes                                            when you’re ready’


              Provide templates & best practice                          Provide an agenda & link to current                          Take interest in their condition & any
                              examples                                                projects or work                                                   support


          Provide the wider picture – where does                                 Build in frequent breaks                         Consider giving additional time to process
                           their work fit?                                                                                                            information



                Explain hidden rules, don’t be                         Give alternatives to groups meetings –                      Be aware of noise, light, smell, colour &

           embarrassed to check understanding                                  update via 1:1 for example                              temperature which can overwhelm




                                                             A paperless office can discriminate as some people
                                                                      work better with printed documents.
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