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Neurodiversity in Tech - A Conversation with James Davies
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In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast I talk with James Davies, Managing Director for RP International across the UK, Europe, and North America, and a passionate advocate for neurodiversity as a Board Trustee at Digital Advantage.
James brings both professional insight and deeply personal experience to the table, shedding light on:
💡 His own journey and connection to neurodiversity
💡 The unique strengths neurodiverse individuals bring to tech teams
💡 Common barriers in traditional recruitment — and how to break them
💡 Practical advice for inclusive hiring, onboarding, and day-to-day support
💡 Tools and resources for building a truly inclusive culture
If you're a tech leader, hiring manager, or someone passionate about making tech more inclusive, this is a must-listen.
Tune in, get inspired, and help shape a tech industry where every mind matters.
Let’s continue the conversation…. what’s one thing your company is doing (or could do) to support neurodiverse talent?
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Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. James' journey and connection with neurodiversity in tech (00:00:51)
3. What unique strengths and perspectives do neurodiverse individuals bring to tech roles (00:04:34)
4. Particular roles or tasks in tech where neurodiverse talent tends to thrive (00:06:18)
5. Common barriers neurodiverse candidates face during the traditional tech recruitment process (00:07:08)
6. What are the misconceptions or biases that still persist in hiring managers when it comes to neurodiversity (00:10:11)
7. How can job descriptions be made more inclusive and accessible to neurodiverse applicants (00:11:18)
8. Hiring models that work better than interviews (00:11:49)
9. Onboarding practices that help neurodiverse new hires succeed (00:12:52)
10. How managers can best support neurodiverse employees on a day-to-day basis (00:15:25)
11. Organisations, resources, and tools to support neurodiverse hiring (00:16:32)
12. How listeners can learn more and get involved in promoting neurodiversity in tech (00:18:57)
13. Wrap-up (00:20:13)
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