Episode 15: Neurodiversity and Inclusive Practices for Organizations

Guest Bio

Workforce Management Executive. Thought Leader. Business Consultant.

Proven track record of delivering innovative workforce management solutions for leading companies throughout the US and Internationally over more than 20 years.

Proud Dad of an awesomely cool autistic teenager.

KEY BENEFITS FOR OUR CLIENTS
– Innovative approaches that deliver tangible business results
– Lower Turnover significantly
– Improve Productivity
– Drive better Employee Engagement
– Increase Innovation
– Improve Branding & Reputation
– Deliver Bigger Profits

Recap & Takeaways

• [01:09 – 04:30] Jeff Miller and his work with Potentia Workforce to creating opportunities for neurodivergent individuals
• [04:32 – 06:57] How Jeff’s project consulting experience affected his thoughts on engagement with clients
• [06:59 – 13:47] All about Potentia Workforce and where the idea came from
• [14:23 – 16:16] Neurodiversity is everywhere once you understand the implications
• [16:18 – 24:06] People’s “operating systems” and the STARS program focusing on autism
• [22:41 – 24:06] Accommodation and the talent war
• [24:09 – 28:13] Neurodiversity in teams and examples of accommodations in workplaces like Ernst & Young
• [28:17 – 33:46] Being intentional is key, and so is being customizable
• [33:48 – 35:58] Operationalizing ways for people to live their values
• [35:59 – 39:19] Building systems that benefit whole companies and increase neurodiverse employee retention
• [39:22 – 41:42] Maximizing the potential of existing teams, and mentors who stay humble and curious
• [41:46 – 44:16] Where Potentia Workforce is operating programs
• [44:17 – 48:20] Jeff’s hopes for teamwork in the future through the lens of neurodiversity