ADHD 2.0 : New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction—From Childhood Through Adulthood

by Edward M. Hallowell

working environment that meets your needs. Low-fear, high-trust, from the top on down through the ranks. Structured, organized, but not regimented. Workspace configuration that encourages connecting with others. Permission to be honest. An organizational or a corporate policy against gossip and backbiting. Clear lines of authority and communication. Clearly stated policies on a range of important topics: vacations, time off, harassment, personal email and texting. Low use of the human resources department and high use of working things out with colleagues directly and privately (except if there’s harassment—then HR should have your back!). Permission to be who you are, and the acknowledgment of both your weaknesses and your strengths. The capacity for everyone to take initiative, exert control over what they do, and get credit for what they do. Management makes an explicit effort to match workers’ talents with tasks. Management clearly states and explains expectations.