An education and events catalog and a portfolio are not the same thing. And the difference between them is one of the most consequential strategic distinctions in association education today.

When we design professional development, write job descriptions, run meetings, and build volunteer pathways, we are making constant assumptions about what normal communication looks like. Those assumptions are not neutral. They are neurotypical by default. And they systematically disadvantage people whose communication style is just as coherent, just as intelligent, and just as valuable. It simply does not match the unexamined standard.

There's an article circulating again about how displeased employers are with GenZ. Each of the traits they name are traits of unsupported neurodivergence from a neurotypical point of view. Jump into my article for real talk about neuroinclusion in the workplace.

It’s a fact that accessibility and inclusion enrich learning programs. Neuroinclusive events create a welcoming space, and speaker diversity allows attendees to see themselves – who they are and aspire to be – prioritized in your event. Read on to clear common misconceptions and explore best practices for neuroinclusion.

AI can be both an enabler and a disrupter. How is your organization performing on these four strategic levers?

GenZ is the most entrepreneurial and neurodivergent generation to date. Perpetuating norms isn’t their thing. They have different ideas...