Forum Discussion
How does your organization support different ways of thinking and working?
I know I've talked with my boss about this - I absolutely see my neurodivergence as a positive thing when it comes to my Instructional Design. It gives me the ability to not only plan ahead but, see where some of those trip ups can come up - but also gives me the flexibility to adjust when someone else notices a trip up I didn't see or realize.
The group I work with have their own quirks and creativity and a lot of time, we work together really well. Once and awhile, we've all interpreted things differently but, always find a way to come back and try to understand each other.
Where my neurodivergence can be seen the most is how I build my projects. I use an ADDIE model but...not always in order (I know, I should be better). But my brain often will think of something better or interesting AFTER I start building and I'll completely readjust my whole project. Since my job is meta - I create but I also teach others how to create, I've come to terms my approach isn't the standard, but works for me. When I teach, I try to use myself as the "what not to do" example so my learners can see why it may not be the best approach and why they should do it another way. Since I like options (and adults do too) I always give my learners options and the flexibility that they should do things in a way that makes sense to them - get the basics and adjust for you.