Diverse Minds, Inclusive Cultures:
Neurodiversity Week in the Workplace
Ready to Be Inspired? Meet Our Speakers and Book Your Attendance Now
For the next five days, from March 18th to March 22nd, we invite you to participate in our live-stream interviews on LinkedIn. Engage with insightful discussions featuring each speaker by following the provided links below:
Noel Debono
Bio
Mr. Noel Debono, FHRD board member and Human Capital Consulting Manager with over 16 years of experience in HR across diverse industries. Specialties: management, leadership, HR operations, learning and development, and workforce planning.
What the live-stream will cover
Noel and I will delve into guiding businesses on understanding and placing employees/candidates based on their thinking styles. Additionally, we will explore strategies for obtaining board-level buy-in for neurodivergent inclusion.
Marc Crawley
Bio
With 17 years in recruitment leadership, Marc Crawley is the Founder/Director of Diversita. They specialize in neurodivergent-friendly recruitment, aiding job seekers and assisting organizations in hiring. Their mission is unlocking potential through tailored recruitment and training.
What the live-stream will cover
Drawing from Marc's experience, we will discuss effective recruitment practices for neurodivergent talent.
Simon Preston
Bio
Simon, an educator for nearly two decades, passionately champions neurodiversity in education. With an MBA in educational leadership and management (with distinction), he's now pursuing a Doctor of Education, investigating the dynamics between leadership and neurodivergent educators. As an autistic and dyslexic individual, Simon brings a unique perspective, advocating for inclusion in educational settings. His commitment is further demonstrated through the founding of Neurodiversity in Education CIC, aiming to empower neurodivergent individuals within education.
What the live-stream will cover
Simon and I are delving into the world of education and business, uncovering the best practices for equality and equity.
Dr. Erika Galea
Bio
Dr. Erika Galea, founder of the Educational Neuroscience Hub Europe, is dedicated to raising awareness of brain development in education. With over two decades of experience, including teaching and leadership roles, she holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and Human Development. As an Honorary Research Fellow at UCL, she specializes in emotional intelligence, offering workshops to enhance teaching effectiveness and create nurturing classroom environments.
What the live-stream will cover
This interview explores emotional regulation and executive function, underscoring their crucial roles in cognitive processing and psychological development in both education and the workplace..
Edana Maria Vella
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Natalie Lewis
Bio
Meet Edana Maria Vella, with over 13 years of dynamic Human Resources experience in Malta. Passionate about driving growth and engagement, Maria is an HR Specialist at UP - Insights, Coaching, Training. She specializes in helping businesses establish and enhance their HR functions and strategies, aligning them with their vision and values.
Bio
Meet award-winning HR consultant Natalie Lewis, with a Master's in HR Management, founded Dynamic HR Services Ltd in 2013. Leading conversations on hybrid working, leadership, and culture in tech and digital creative SMEs, Natalie envisions happy, high-performing employees in all small and medium businesses. Her 'Foundations of Success' framework helps businesses establish a great company culture and modern leadership, enabling growth without the risk of toxic culture. Known as the 'unconventional HR person,' Natalie combines HR, compassion, and commerciality with a strong dose of common sense.
What the live-stream will cover
With Edana and Natalie's guidance, we explore HR best practices for supporting neurodivergent talent.
Daphné De Troch
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Dietrich Moerman
Bio
Daphne and Dietrich, are both neurodivergent and co-founders of Bjièn in Belgium, specialize in neurodiversity consulting. Their focus is on training and consulting for neurodiversity at work, emphasizing resilient, productive, and neuro-inclusive teams through innovative approaches and strategies.
What the live-stream will cover
The three of us discuss actionable strategies for businesses to boost inclusivity for neurodivergent talent. From refining recruitment to implementing accommodating policies
Dragan Donkov
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Bio
Experienced coach focused on building awareness, clarity, and confidence. Dragan works with leaders, managers, and employees in both corporate and non-profit sectors, supporting their growth and development. With a background in managing a significant Employee Assistance Programme, he founded Carob Consult, providing coaching and training services globally.
What the live-stream will cover
With Dragan's expertise, we'll explore the valuable accommodation of mentorship/coaching for neurodivergent talent, discussing effective practices that businesses can implement.
