The Neurodiversity Edge, Maureen Dunne
The Neurodiversity Edge, Maureen Dunne
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The Neurodiversity Edge
The Essential Guide to Embracing Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Neurological Differences for Any Organization

Author: Maureen Dunne

Narrator: Nan McNamara

Unabridged: 8 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 04/16/2024

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Tiffany on March 17, 2024

What a unique contribution to the field! This is a deep book that makes you think philosophically about society and neurodiversity. I loved the chapter on groupthink...really hit home with everything going on in the world right now, especially social media and politics. My favorite was the discussio......more

Goodreads review by Alexander on March 09, 2024

WOW, just wow. I am honestly blown away by the incredible writing, analysis, and rare insights in this one. I planned to read it on weekends over the next couple of weeks, but I just could not put it down! Finished it in 3 sittings in between meetings. It is not a "preachy" guidebook. It is the type......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on March 13, 2024

As a small business owner, this book was helpful in identifying some of the ways in which an inclusive environment for neurodiversity can be fostered. The key takeaways at the end of each chapter were helpful for reinforcing the points made. I would have loved more specific examples of how to suppor......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on July 25, 2024

This is everything I've been trying to get employers, recruiters, and HR people to understand for years. I struggle to find a job I can stick with because of my autism, and I feel that I am embarrassingly underemployed because the jobs I'm more than qualified for won't give me a chance because I can......more

Goodreads review by Ryan on October 05, 2024

Great audiobook. I’m considering making this a recommended read for the full-time staff at my nonprofit. Dr. Dunne has presented a well researched deep dive into the benefits of valuing and exploring universal design in order to accommodate and support the brilliance of neurodiverse colleagues, plus......more