How to Explore Neurodiversity Needs as a Leader –…
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As you move up the ladder, it’s important to be able to engage with recruiters during your job searches. But the process and norms of working with recruiters often feels like a big mystery:
Where do you find them? How can you tell if they have access to the really good jobs? Do they work for you or the company? Can you trust the advice they give you? How do you make it so they call you first when they find out about a cool opportunity?
If you’ve been wishing you had a friendly insider you could pepper with questions until you knew exactly how to engage with recruiters so you can get access to the top-secret hidden job market for high-level roles, then you’re in the right place.
How to Explore Neurodiversity Needs as a Leader
Got neurodivergent employees on your team but not sure how to support them? From the risk of seeming out of touch to navigating the complex legalities around disability and accommodations, finding ways to help your team do their best work on their terms can feel like a minefield.
But don’t fret! We’ll give you a crash course on neurodivergence – and concrete ways you can create a helpful and thriving team culture.
Talk Outline
This talk focuses on how to leverage your unique neurodivergent employees – and give them the support they need. You'll get:
- Common neurotypes, their strengths & helpful accommodations
- Complexities for employees around disability and/or neurodiversity disclosure
- How to have a supportive conversation with your direct report to explore accommodations
- Do’s & Don’ts to help you create a healthy sense of belonging on your team
The goal of this talk is to provide you with the tools you need to work effectively with your neurodivergent employees.
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About Our Speaker
Jeannette Roberes
Chief Academic Officer - Bearly Articulating
Jeannette Roberes is an author who has worked as a speech pathologist, software engineer and educator. She has spoken in over 40 countries and has earned recognition in The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report, among other media acknowledgements.
Her debut book, Technical Difficulties: Why Dyslexic Narratives Matter in Tech, has received 5 star reviews across Goodreads and Amazon. It is available on any online platform where books are sold. Jeannette is the Chief Academic Officer of Bearly Articulating.
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