Workplace Interactions
September 11th, 2008 at 9:27 am (ADHD Awareness Week, Adult ADD/ADHD)
While the Americans with Disabilities Act protects employees with AD/HD from discrimination in most job settings, the disorder can lead to problems in the workplace. Blurting out inappropriately can compromise the ambience and energy of a work team or relationship with a boss. Disorganization can cause friction between team members. Lost items and missed meetings can lead to loss of professionalism. Lack of good social skills can interfere with client interactions and effective networking opportunities.
ADDA recommends some simple, effective interventions that can lead to relationship (and professional) success on the job, including:
> Written agendas before meetings and written minutes afterward to keep assignments straight.
> Frequent communication and accountability by email, phone and face-to-face meetings.
> Written assignments rather than quick hallway discussions.
> Clear job descriptions with specific deadlines.
