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Empowering Neurodiverse Talent: Why Neurodivergence is a Strength, Not a Challenge
How can businesses create truly inclusive workplaces for neurodivergent employees where they can thrive?
Drawing on both their expertise and own experiences, Thomas and Amanda discuss why neurodivergence should be seen as a strength and something to be embraced as a driver of innovation and success, not just accommodated for.
Find out how to attract, support and empower your neurodivergent workforce, build a workplace culture that values diverse perspectives and discover why investing in neurodivergent talent leads to both human and business success.
About the authors:
Thomas Duncan Bell is a leading wellbeing and neurodiversity speaker and consultant. He is the founder of My Whole Self, a leading mental health consultancy and draws upon his professional expertise and his own experiences of living with bipolar disorder, ADHD, dyslexia and PTSD to offer valuable insights. He is the author of Spectrum of Success.
Amanda Kirby is the Founder and CEO of Do-IT Solutions, a tech for good company specializing in neurodiversity screening tools. She has more than 25 years' experience working in the field of neurodiversity and is the co-author of Neurodiversity at Work.
Where to find them:
Thomas
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebipolarbusinessman/
Website: https://www.mywholeself.co.uk/
Amanda
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/profamandakirby/
Website: https://doitprofiler.com/
TIME STAMPS
00:00 – Introductions
01:03 - Why did decide to write a book about neurodiversity?
08:56 - Creating an environment that supports and celebrates neurodiversity
26:59 - How to address the biggest misconceptions of neurodiversity in the workplace
35:39 - Embracing neurodiversity to contribute to overall organizational success
41:52 - Measuring the success of initiatives designed to support neurodiversity
50:00 - One key thing you learned while writing your book
55:00 - Where to contact the authors
#Neurodiversity #Neurodiverse #EmployeeExperience #TalentManagement #Innovation #WorkplaceCulture #OffThePage #BusinessBooks
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By Kogan PageHow can businesses create truly inclusive workplaces for neurodivergent employees where they can thrive?
Drawing on both their expertise and own experiences, Thomas and Amanda discuss why neurodivergence should be seen as a strength and something to be embraced as a driver of innovation and success, not just accommodated for.
Find out how to attract, support and empower your neurodivergent workforce, build a workplace culture that values diverse perspectives and discover why investing in neurodivergent talent leads to both human and business success.
About the authors:
Thomas Duncan Bell is a leading wellbeing and neurodiversity speaker and consultant. He is the founder of My Whole Self, a leading mental health consultancy and draws upon his professional expertise and his own experiences of living with bipolar disorder, ADHD, dyslexia and PTSD to offer valuable insights. He is the author of Spectrum of Success.
Amanda Kirby is the Founder and CEO of Do-IT Solutions, a tech for good company specializing in neurodiversity screening tools. She has more than 25 years' experience working in the field of neurodiversity and is the co-author of Neurodiversity at Work.
Where to find them:
Thomas
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebipolarbusinessman/
Website: https://www.mywholeself.co.uk/
Amanda
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/profamandakirby/
Website: https://doitprofiler.com/
TIME STAMPS
00:00 – Introductions
01:03 - Why did decide to write a book about neurodiversity?
08:56 - Creating an environment that supports and celebrates neurodiversity
26:59 - How to address the biggest misconceptions of neurodiversity in the workplace
35:39 - Embracing neurodiversity to contribute to overall organizational success
41:52 - Measuring the success of initiatives designed to support neurodiversity
50:00 - One key thing you learned while writing your book
55:00 - Where to contact the authors
#Neurodiversity #Neurodiverse #EmployeeExperience #TalentManagement #Innovation #WorkplaceCulture #OffThePage #BusinessBooks