Clear guidance for complex workplace conversations

Decision tools that help managers handle sensitive accommodation-related conversations consistently and appropriately without improvising

Manager Tool Library:

Cognitive & Neurodivergent Accommodation Conversations

This resource provides:
• A practical, internal-use resource for people managers
• Clear, neutral language that managers can use when handling accommodation-related conversations involving cognitive, neurological, or capacity-related concerns (e.g., attention, memory, processing speed, fluctuating capacity, burnout)
It is designed to:
• Reduce risk, inconsistency, and escalation caused by managers improvising during sensitive conversations

Library includes:
• Scenario-based manager scripts for common situations
• “Use this/avoid this” language examples
• Boundary-setting phrasing that does not medicalize or over-commit
• Documentation-safe wording examples
• Clear cues for when managers should escalate to HR
Intended users:
• People Managers
• HR Business Partners
• People & Culture teams
• Learning & Development
Format & use:
• PDF script library
• Indexed by scenario for quick reference
• Licensed for internal organizational use
• Can be reused across managers and teams

Licensing

Available under a flat organizational license for internal use. Pricing depends on organization size.For licensing details or to request a sample, please contact us using the form below:

Jurisdiction & Scope

This resource is designed to support, not replace:
• Existing HR processes
• Legal counsel
• Occupational health or clinical services
It does not provide legal or medical advice and should be used as a manager support tool only.


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