The CIPD Branch Annual Meeting (on Zoom) is an opportunity to receive reports from the Branch and to hear about our plans for next year.

Members will be able to ask questions and find out about getting involved in the Branch. CIPD Members will be able to vote in elections for Branch officers.

Annual Meeting Agenda (30-40 minutes approx)

1. Introduction
2. Apologies for absence
3. Approval of minutes of the 2019-2020 Annual Meeting
4. Branch Officers and other reports
5. Nomination and Election of Branch Officers/Committee Members for 2021
6. Any other business

Appreciating Neurodiversity in the Workplace (1 hour approx)

During this interactive, participative workshop we will explore the cognitive processing, often known as the spikey profile, of neurominority thinkers and the impact of sensory overwhelm in the workplace.

We will share adjustments which can be made with ease to reduce challenges and to tap into the talent of your neurominority thinkers.

Workshop Contents

• Why explore neurodiversity
• How diverse is our cognitive processing
• What is the spikey profile
• How does sensory overwhelm display itself in the workplace
• What is one adjustment HR or Managers can implement

Guest Speaker - Cheryl Winter.

Cheryl is Operations Director for Creased Puddle, joining in March 2020 following a 12 month role as Partner Coach.

Cheryl's career in neurodiversity spans over 10 years, including 4 years as Director for a national Social Enterprise specialising in neurodiversity. Prior to her focus in the field of neurodiversity Cheryl held Training Management roles with Santander, Halifax and ran her own Coaching and Supervision practise.

Cheryl is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, working closely with HR specialists; an ILM Coach, and Trainer, Mindfulness Practitioner. She has a talent for bringing on board new coaches and introducing them to the field of neurodiversity. Her training also includes NLP Master Practitioner and Clean Language Facilitator. She is an active member of the CIPD.

In the field of neurodiversity she works with organisations to identify key barriers within their organisational culture and practice. Cheryl partners with in-house teams, empowering them to build, implement and communicate strategies and processes that foster an equitable environment for the present and future.

Networking in Breakout Rooms (30 minutes approx)

After the Neurodiversity workshop there's an opportunity to informally network for 30 minutes in breakout rooms which will be hosted by members of the committee.