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Session 5 | April 24, 2024

Neurodiversity at work: how to harness the potential of diversity

Discover innovative solutions with neuro-diverse teams that are more effective than traditional teams. See how attention to neurodiversity opens up new business opportunities for your company and its employees!

portrait by Prof. Amanda Kirby
SPECIAL GUEST

Prof. Amanda Kirby

Founder and CEO of Do-IT Solutions, an expert and promoter of neurodiversity knowledge with 30 years of experience. She has lectured to more than 100,000 people worldwide. Author of more than 100 research papers.

Conference for managers and leaders - what will you learn?

  • What neurodiversity really is and why it is so important from a business and social perspective.
  • What are the tools to create a work environment in which everyone will have the conditions for maximum efficiency.
  • An asset rather than a challenge, or the enormous potential of neuroatypical workers: what conditions they need to flourish.
  • Inclusive strategies for leaders: from culture and awareness to recruitment and workplace support.
  • How to foster neurodiversity in the organization so as to record real benefits for employees and the company.
  • Examples of companies that support neurodiversity and benefit along with their employees.

What issue does the conference address

According to studies, as many as 15-20% of humanity is neuroatypical. That's almost one in five people, so there's a good chance you're working with neurodiverse people every day! Despite the fact that neuroatypical people make up such a large part of the population, work, recruitment and education systems are tailored only to people with typically functioning brains. Because of this, such people are less likely to be hired, develop professionally and personally, and succeed in their careers despite having great competencies. So how do we create a workplace that supports neuroatypical people so that they can use their talents to the fullest?

Why support neurodiversity? In inclusive companies, employees:

They are more likely to stay
for longer with the company by 19%
Work together
more effectively by 29%
They make better
decisions by up to 20%

Conference program

10:00

ICAN Studio Greeting - the start of the conference

10:10

The strategic importance of diversity in the work environment

Dr. Witold Jankowski, ICAN Institute

  • New labor market realities: how demographics and technology are creating a new context for companies
  • Why companies will face a shortage of "talent" and what challenges this creates
  • Neurodiversity and innovation: non-obvious relationships and paradoxes
  • The AI revolution and new dimensions of diversity
  • ESG and neurodiversity: how to turn regulatory requirements into a competitive advantage

10:30

ICAN Studio

10:35

Neurodiversity at work: how to harness the potential of diversity

Prof. Amanda Kirby, DO-IT Solutions

  • What neurodiversity really is and why it is so important from a business and social perspective
  • An asset rather than a challenge, or the enormous potential of neuroatypical workers: what conditions they need to flourish
  • How to foster neurodiversity in the organization so as to record real benefits for employees and the company
  • What difficulties do neuroatypical people face in the workplace and how do they overcome these limitations?
  • What are the tools for creating a work environment in which everyone will have the conditions for maximum efficiency?
  • Inclusive strategies for leaders: from culture and awareness to recruitment and workplace support
  • Examples of companies that support neurodiversity and benefit with their employees

11:20

ICAN Studio

11:25

Why are neurodiverse people excluded and how to counteract it?

Joanna Pommersbach

  • How do conscious and unconscious biases arise?
  • What are their implications for neurodiverse individuals?
  • How to control one's own biases to realize the full potential of neurodiverse people?

11:50

Joanna Pommersbach Q&A session

12:00

ICAN Studio

12:05

Awareness of the potential of neurodiversity - how to create and develop a culture open to neurodiversity?

Patrycja Olchowska

  • Managing neurodiversity - why is it a task not only for HR and D&I departments?
  • Four pillars for realizing the potential of neurodiversity.
  • A culture open to neurodiversity - from awareness to increased team effectiveness.
  • Best practices for building a culture open to neurodiversity.

12:30

Patrycja Olchowska Q&A session

12:40

ICAN Studio

12:45

Break

13:25

ICAN Studio

13:30

Q&A session by Prof. Amanda Kirby

13:55

ICAN Studio

14:00

Panel: Practical about neurodiversity - employers' experiences in implementing policies and procedures that support neuroinclusivity

Dominika Pikul in conversation with Anna Majdak

  • Why is it worth it and where to start? The benefits of implementing neuro-inclusive solutions for organizations.
  • The place of neurodiversity in the company's strategic activities - identification of key groups and stakeholders.
  • Presentation of exemplary policies and procedures that foster neuroinclusion in the workplace.
  • How do you implement neuro-inclusive policies and procedures for the benefit of the entire organization?
  • Challenges organizations may face when implementing neuro-inclusive solutions.
  • How much does it cost to build neuro-inclusive organizations and how do you get started with a small budget?

14:45

Q&A session Dominika Pikul and Anna Majdak

14:55

ICAN Studio

15:00

Panel: awareness of neurodiversity in the work environment

Izabela Hnidziuk-Machnica and Joanna Wodzinska of the DXC Dandelion Program Poland, in cooperation with Untapped Services in conversation with Joanna Koprowska editor of MIT Sloan Management Review Poland.

15:45

DXC Technology Q&A session

15:55

ICAN studio end of conference
Form of event
Online
Deadline
April 24, 2024
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Access to live streaming
Access to speakers' recordings and materials
Interviews with speakers
Opportunity to ask the experts questions
Simultaneous translation
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Magdalena Witek
Director of Sales Structure, ICAN Institute

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