The Currency of QUIRKS
Celebrating QUIRKS
Notice distinct strengths, without asking anyone to perform.
Engineering QUIRKS
Adjust environments so more kinds of thinking can travel.
Measuring QUIRKS
Agree observable outcomes, not a cheerful slogan.
Quantifying QUIRKS
Transparent methods and honest caveats, or nothing.
Championing QUIRKS
Advocates and pathways, with agency at the centre.
A lens for recognising difference and making contribution easier to see. Not a scoring system for deciding whose mind is valuable.
QUIRKS is our lens for recognising difference, improving design and making contribution easier to see. It is not a scoring system for deciding whose mind is valuable.
Celebrating QUIRKS
Notice distinct strengths, interests, patterns and perspectives, without asking anyone to perform their difference for the room.
Engineering QUIRKS
Adjust environments, workflows, communication and leadership so more kinds of useful thinking can travel.
Measuring QUIRKS
Agree observable outcomes and experiences, rather than leaning on a cheerful slogan.
Quantifying QUIRKS
Where commercial value comes up, use transparent methods, honest caveats and real evidence. Dignity does not belong in a spreadsheet.
Championing QUIRKS
Create advocates, opportunities and visible pathways, with individual agency firmly at the centre.
Questions
Does the framework diagnose people?
No.
Can organisations measure the value of neurodiversity?
They can measure outcomes they have agreed on. Any claim about value needs a transparent method, and should never stereotype an individual.
Is the framework finished?
No. It is still being developed, and we would rather get it right than get it out fast.
A Mr Purple initiative. mrpurple.com.au
Championed by James Loveday and Dr Tom Hitchcock (LinkedIn).
Mr Purple Neurochamps does not diagnose, and does not provide governance, registration, compliance or legal advice.