Human brains are wired differently. In the tech industry, it’s particularly common to meet neurodivergent people – such as those with ADHD, Autism, or who identify as Highly Sensitive People (HSP). When given the right environment neurodivergent individuals offer superpowers many companies are dreaming of: hyper-focus, spotting patterns, empathy, strong intuition, and creativity.
It’s time to stop seeing neurodivergence as a deficit and start consciously managing the neurological setting of your workforce. Embracing neurodiversity not only helps address mental health challenges and improve business outcomes. It’s a competitive advantage in business. Companies that leverage the strengths of a neurodiverse team are better equipped to innovate, solve complex problems, and thrive in an ever-changing world.
Takeaways:
1. Define. Learn what (the perception ability) Neurosensitivity is – and what it’s not.
2. Mindshift. Understand the importance of consciously managing Neurodiversity at the workplace and how it will benefit your business.
3. Emotional Connection. Get real-life examples from a highly sensitive top-performer – sharing the highs and lows at the workplace.
Vera Herzmann has been a systemic organization development consultant for over 8 years and supports companies in transformation and innovation processes. Human beings and their interactions belong to her core business. As a highly sensitive person she is host of the podcast “zartkraft” and researches, speaks and writes about Neurosensitivity and Neuromanagement. Vera Herzmann holds a master’s degree in Management, Organization Studies & Cultural Theory from the University of St.Gallen in Switzerland. She is a licensed Neuro-Coach according to Dr. Patrice Wyrsch and a trained Council Guide in the tradition of the Origin Teachings of the Delicate Lodge in New Mexico. She is known as a free spirit and for always hunting new stuff, whether as a moderator, sparring partner or speaker. Before working for Zühlke, she specialized in New Work and self-organization. Stations in holacratic organizations shape her career. Vera Herzmann grew up in St.Gallen and lives in Berne (Switzerland).