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Strategic Self-Advocacy in the Workplace

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Course Details

Date

14th July 2025

Time

10:00-12:00

Duration

2 hours

Trainer

Andrew Zammit Manduca

Credits

N/A

MQF Level

N/A

Price

€55.00

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This qualification is suitable for anyone who works in the HR field, aspiring to study the field of HR.

Strategic Self-Advocacy in the Workplace

Overview

Strategic Self-Advocacy in the Workplace is a one-session strategic self-advocacy workshop designed for neurodivergent professionals. Through case studies, role-playing, and digital simulation exercises, participants learn to articulate accommodation needs and negotiate workplace adjustments with confidence.

Key Features of Strategic Self-Advocacy Workshop

  • Communication & Negotiation Training: Techniques to clearly articulate needs and plan negotiation strategies.

  • Customised Accommodation Guidance: Frameworks for identifying and requesting tailored workplace supports.

  • Simulation Exercises: Interactive scenarios replicating real-world negotiation challenges.

  • Interactive Role-Play Scenarios: Peer and tutor feedback to build confidence in advocacy conversations.

 

Learning Outcomes

By completing this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Articulate accommodation needs clearly and persuasively.

  • Negotiate for workplace adjustments using proven strategies.

  • Apply digital simulation insights to real-world advocacy scenarios.

  • Leverage role-play feedback to refine communication techniques.

 

Key Differentiators from Other Courses

  1. Executive Function Integration

    • Combines executive functioning strategies with tailored self-advocacy techniques.

  2. Confidence-Building Role-Play

    • Interactive exercises designed to reinforce assertiveness in a safe environment.

  3. Case Study-Based Learning

    • Real-world scenarios highlight common accommodation challenges and solutions.

  4. Simulations

    • Hands-on practice with negotiation simulations to build skill fluency.

 

Session Details

  1. Single Session:

    • Duration: 2 hours (live workshop)

  2. Group Size:

    • 8–12 participants

 

FAQ Section

Who is this workshop for?
Neurodivergent professionals seeking to develop confident self-advocacy and negotiation skills in the workplace.

What do I need to prepare?
A specific accommodation scenario or request you’d like to practice negotiating.

How is the course delivered?
Face-to-Face sessions combined with short micro boosts and interactive exercises.

Can I switch formats mid-course?
Yes, participants may move between the standard and microlearning tracks during the first week.

What if I miss a session?
Summary notes are provided; optional office hours support is available for catch-up.

 

Please Note: Parking is offered at Trident Park for those attending in person.