Inclusive Change Blog

Explore our core insights on building inclusive workplaces, embracing neurodiversity, and creating environments where every individual can thrive. We delve into actionable strategies and modern thought leadership that drive genuine organizational change and foster deeply connected teams.

Key Topics

Neurodiversity at Work
Strategies for inclusive communication and systemic support.

Leadership & Culture
Equipping modern leaders to drive genuine organizational change.

Policy Design
Crafting equitable policies that reflect diverse workforce needs.

Inclusive Hiring Practices
Rethinking recruitment to attract and retain marginalized talent.

Why Could I Save a Life… But Not Choose a Parking Space?

by: Lucy SmithPublished on: 04/08/2026

Lucy Smith on why burnout made choosing a parking space harder than managing a roadside emergency - and what it reveals about clarity and leadership.

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Neurodiversity-Informed Mentoring at Inclusive Change

by: Becca BurkePublished on: 28/01/2026

A closer look at how neurodiversity-informed mentoring works in practice, supporting neurodivergent young people and adults to build confidence, skills, and a way forward that fits.

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Neurodiversity-Informed Mentoring at Inclusive Change

Why ADHD at Work is Everyone’s Business: What the “Keep Britain Working” review and ADHD Taskforce report mean for you

by: Lucy Smith Published on: 09/11/2025

Explore what the Keep Britain Working review and ADHD Taskforce Report mean for UK employers and how to create inclusive, neurodiversity-confident workplaces.

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Psychological safety in change

by: Lucy Smith Published on: 08/09/2025

Psychological safety is essential for neurodivergent employees during change. Discover how managers can sustain inclusion, reduce risk, and create environments where every brain feels secure and supported throughout transformation.

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Check out some of Lucy's other features

Lucy Smith is the founder of Inclusive Change, she has been talking about neurodiversity for almost a decade now. Find out about why she set up Inclusive Change and what drives her to continue to want to see change in the workplace.

A Journey of Neurodiversity Advocacy and Change

Read Lucy's interview with Golden Valley, where she explains some of the life events that led her to becoming a full time advocate for neurodivergent and disabled people in the workplace.

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Women in the Middle® Entrepreneurs:
EP #52: Sharing the Positives About Neurodiversity with Lucy Smith

Suzy Rosenstein, a master life coach, hosts a podcast called Women in the Middle Entrepreneurs, a podcast where these important conversations about the intersection of being a midlife entrepreneur who's also a woman 50 plus can happen.