Leverage neurodiverse talent by becoming neurodiverse smartIbec Medtech and Engineering Webinar 4 November 2021 | 11:00-12:15pm

Leverage neurodiverse talent by becoming neurodiverse smartIbec Medtech and Engineering Webinar

Undoubtedly an organisation’s employees are its biggest competitive advantage. Organisations are constantly evaluating the success of their performance strategies through cost savings, process improvements and technology advancement, however the biggest difference and driving force behind an organisations growth and success is made by people. In times of fast-paced changing organisational landscapes and the birth of new universal cultures, it has never been more important to be part of the bigger diverse picture when it comes to securing the very best talent when recruiting, engaging, retaining and supporting existing employee needs to reduce staff turnover in the workplace.

For any organisation interested in outperforming the competition and achieving sustainable business growth, it is crucial that employees should be from a diverse talent pool with different approaches, skills, strengths in problem-solving and driving innovation. Under the Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Umbrella, neurodifferences are often invisible or masked and don’t have the prevalence of other groups on the agenda. Leading firms are raising the prominence of neurodiversity programmes, as they are ahead of the game, in recognising that building neurodiverse teams can be a competitive advantage and is part of being a responsible employer by taking steps to ensure neurodiversity considerations and inclusion.

Webinar focus:

+ Understanding neurodiversity

+ Overcoming perceived organisational barriers and the benefits associated with being neurodiverse smart

+ Why employers should care about neurodiversity

+ Gain clarity on how you can take steps to implement Neurodiversity @ Work Programmes

+ Through case studies, learn how companies can gain both financially and operationally by taking a broader look at neurodiverse talent

Welcoming remarks: Jackie Murphy, Chair, Ibec Medtech & Engineering Leadership Development Taskforce and General Manager, Alcon Ireland

Session Chair: Christabelle Feeney, Director of Employers for Change Employers for Change is an employer disability information service which provides advice and information to empower employers to recruit, employ and retain staff with disabilities. Prior to Employers for Change, Christabelle was Director of Organisation and Equality Lead for one the country’s leading government parties.

Speaker: Jean O’Neill, Master Coach with Neuroscience, Jean O’Neill CoachingJean provides coaching services in Executive, Career, Emotional Intelligence, Neuro Wellness and Neurodivergent modalities. She is passionate about championing Neurodiversity @ Work Programmes. As part of her presentation Jean will introduce neurodiversity and explore the organisational barriers. She will talk about the benefits to overcome barriers and how to enable organisations to engage in implementing Neurodiversity @ Work Programmes promoting Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging.

Speaker: Rob Reynolds, Founder and CEO, Elbe Valley Medical LtdAuthor of several patents internationally. Having successfully motinized a micro-robotic cancer therapy, Rob is now focusing on transforming medical imaging, aerospace propulsion and nuclear power amongst other inventions. Rob will provide a case study on how neurodiverse talents are overlooked in modern society and what companies can gain both financially and operationally by finding out more.

Speaker: Dan Twomey, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Dell Financial Services EMEA & ANZIn this role, Dan serves as the Managing Director of Dell Bank International, and leads the Dell Financial Services business enabling Customers accelerate their digital transformation through innovative and flexible payment solutions across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Over a 28-year career, Dan has had the opportunity to operate internationally across a wide variety of roles spanning Audit, Consulting, Accounting, Manufacturing & Supply Chain, Sales & Commercial Finance, and Planning. Dan is a committed advocate for diversity and inclusion and is the Global Co-Lead of Dell Technologies’ ‘True Ability’ Employee Resource Group

Closing remarks: Ronan Rogers, Ibec Medtech and Engineering Leadership Development Taskforce Vice Chair and Medtronic Senior Product Development Director

Leverage neurodiverse talent by becoming neurodiverse smartIbec Medtech and Engineering Webinar

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