Learning objective: Discover the untapped potential of neurodiverse talent Companies are increasingly recognizing the potential of neurodiverse talent—people with conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and others. While the benefits of diversity are well-known—enhanced creativity, innovation, and more—neurodiversity goes even further by providing expanded perspectives and breakthrough thinking to keep organizations at the forefront. Major companies like Microsoft, J.P. Morgan, Home Depot, and Hewlett Packard are tapping into this neurodiverse talent pool. At the end of this session, attendees will be able to: 1. Understand the most recognized types of neurodiversity. 2. Examine the benefits of a neurodiverse workforce for your company. 3. Explore the unique skills of neurodiverse individuals. 4. Investigate recruiting and hiring for neurodiversity—overcoming interview bias. 5. Discover practical ways to maximize the strengths of neurodiversity.

2. Embracing Neurodiversity in
the Workplace:Unlocking a
Diverse Talent Pool
Erika Watson – Moderator
Kwan Hurst – Panelist
Stacy West – Panelist

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Learning Journey Roadmap
• What is Neurodiversity
• Inclusion of Neurodivergence – Good
Practices Worth Sharing
• HR’s Unique Role In Building Bridges
• Framework For Cultivating Organizational
Cultures of Inclusion

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Inclusion of Neurodivergence – Good Practices
Neurodiversity
Community
Accelerator
Sourcing
Group
Coaching
Group
Roles &
Responsibilities

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HR’s Unique Role In Building Bridges

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Diversity Inclusion Framework
Differentiation Inclusion
Exclusion
Cultural
Assimilation
Low Value in
Uniqueness
High Value in
Uniqueness
Low Belongingness High Belongingness

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Resources
• www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/topics/talent/neurodiversity-in-the-workplace.html​
• www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2022/02/15/neurodiversity-and-the-
workplace/?sh=7be43af32a22
• linkedin.com/pulse/embracing-neurodiversity-leveraging-unique-strengths-workplace/
• health.harvard.edu/blog/what-is-neurodiversity-202111232645

9. Continue your journey toward
becoming an intentionally
inclusive leader
1. Conference App
2. Erika Watson – Erika@IntersectionCollective.com
3. Kwan Hurst – email address
4. Stacy West – www.linkedin.com/in/weststacym