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The Tech Industry Needs All Kinds of Minds - How to Support Them

Offered By: GOTO Conferences via YouTube

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Course Description

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Explore how to support diverse minds in the tech industry through this insightful conference talk. Discover the importance of neurodiversity in creating amazing teams and products. Learn about the unique strengths and challenges of different neurotypes, including autistic, ADHD, bipolar, and depressive minds. Examine how current practices and environments may inadvertently create a monoculture, stifling creativity and innovation. Gain practical solutions for fostering an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse thinking styles and supports individual needs. Understand the concept of cultural fit and why a one-size-fits-all approach is detrimental to team success. Leave with actionable strategies to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all types of minds in the tech industry.

Syllabus

Intro
Diversity
Why
Was it helpful
Specialist interests
The autistic mind
The ADHD mind
The bipolar mind
Depression
Creative Needs
Salience
Cultural fit
One size fits all
What can we do
Solutions


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GOTO Conferences

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