Celebrating Neurodivergence: "Neurodivergence at work" by D.Sc. Heini Pensar

Welcome to join the event Celebrating Neurodivergence: "Neurodivergence at work" by D.Sc. Heini Pensar. The hybrid event is in English and it is open to all University staff and students.

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Time

Mon 16.03.2026 09:45 - 11:30

Venue location

Tellus Stage & Teams

Location

Linnanmaa

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Discover how to build workplaces where every mind can thrive. In this insightful seminar, leadership and organizational behavior specialist D.Sc. Heini Pensar explores what neurodivergence means in professional settings – and how organizations can create structures, cultures, and practices that support diverse ways of thinking and working. Staff and students are welcome to learn how neuro-friendly approaches can strengthen collaboration, creativity, and performance at work.

D.Sc. Heini Pensar is a specialist in leadership and organizational behavior. She works as a university lecturer at the University of Vaasa and also provides independent consulting, helping clients develop strategies that support goal-oriented, self-directed work and shared leadership practices. As an active member of the NeuroPRISM Consortium, Heini Pensar leads the practical efforts to create neuro-friendly environments in higher education and the workplace.

Programme:
09:45–10:00 Coffee/Tea
10:00–10:05 Opening – Gabriela Lorite
10:05–10:50 Neurodivergence at work by D.Sc. Heini Pensar from University of Vaasa
10:50–11:15 Q&A session
11:15–11:20 closing remarks – Gabriela Lorite

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/37289917571773?p=ZrXpIzA0EphkxLvZev
Meeting ID: 372 899 175 717 73
Passcode: 87mZ7Rx9

Created 11.2.2026 | Updated 11.2.2026