In The Neurodiversity Edge, renowned Oxford-trained cognitive scientist, neurodiversity expert, and business leader, Dr. Maureen Dunne presents a pioneering framework to harnessing the power of neurodiversity to navigate the most important human resources revolution in the modern era.
With this indispensable guide, you'll cultivate a values-driven approach to building a culture of sustained authentic inclusion where everyone can thrive; learn how to improve the interview process to avoid missing game-changing talent; develop a hybrid office protocol that works for everyone and a support infrastructure that aligns with universal design principles; uncover and eliminate the destructive influence of unconscious cognitive biases; understand unique problem-solving abilities such as lateral thinking, visual-spatial thinking, multisensory thinking, leaps of creative insight, and hyperfocus; and much more.
The Neurodiversity Edge is an essential guide for executives, board directors, human resources professionals, managers, recruiters, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, allies, educators, nonprofit leaders, and anyone with an interest in better understanding neurodiversity, authentic neuroinclusion, and the human mind.
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“Skillfully written and expertly explained, yet practical every step of the way. A must for businesses, health-care workers, recruiters, and anyone seeking a truly fresh perspective on cognitive diversity.”
— Denise Brodey, senior contributor, Forbes
“[A] groundbreaking guide…innovative and accessible."
— San Francisco Book Review“Collects Dr. Dunne’s over twenty years of research, case studies, and interviews to provide a guide for embracing neurological differences.”
— Inside Higher Ed“Exceptionally well written, organized, and presented for both a professional and non-professional readership.”
— Midwest Book Review“An absolute must-read for leaders looking to future-proof their organizations for the coming paradigm.”
— Gustaf Nordbäck, former CEO, Financial Times (London) and IE Business School Joint Venture“It will open your eyes to the most underappreciated human resources opportunity of our time. A tour de force bursting with wit, humor, and rare insight….[and] actionable strategies.”
— Christopher Kennedy, PhD, senior economist, US Department of State“An original and inspiring game-changer for neurodiversity employment today. It is a book that speaks both to members of the neurodiverse community and to employers who will hire them.”
— Michael Bernick, former director, California State Labor DepartmentBe the first to write a review about this audiobook!
Maureen Dunne is a cognitive scientist, neurodiversity expert, global keynote speaker, board director, and business leader helping organizations build thriving cultures for more than two decades. She has served as a senior advisor to some of the world's top corporate brands, Fortune 500 companies, scaleups, higher education institutions, venture capital funds, and government officials. A member of the neurodiversity community and a Rhodes Scholar, her work has been featured in Forbes, Bloomberg, MIT Sloan Management Review, New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Entrepreneur, DiversityQ, UNLEASH, and Inside Higher Ed.
Nan McNamara has performed on stage, television, film, and behind the microphone in voice-overs for over twenty years. Her passion is to tell good stories—no matter what the medium. Originally from St. Paul, Nan received a BA cum laude in theater.