Research suggests that 16% of the general population have a neurodivergent condition. However, this rises to 50% in hospitality. In fact, a recent study from Drinks United found this to be as high as 60% in Gen Z.
But why?
To say I am not an expert in neurodivergence seems pretty counterintuitive for somebody who makes a living by educating the hospitality industry about neurodivergence.
The truth is, the only expert on your neurodivergence is you.
We all know that plants need certain things to grow. Are we applying this to our teams?
Are we spending too long on trying to “fix” neurodivergence in hospitality, when instead we should be learning to understand it?
Neurodiversity or Neurodivergence in hospitality can no longer be ignored. Learn why understanding neurodivergence through hospitality neurodiveristy training could be your biggest asset.
A terrible waiter can still be an excellent manager.
Hospitality is already an industry that can chew people up and spit them back out. However, it can also be the most rewarding industry in the world if we have the right leadership in place. Throw ADHD into that mix and it’s like trying to juggle flaming torches while riding a unicycle on a tightrope.
