Neurodiversity and Inclusive Practices that Benefit Entire Organizations with Jeff Miller

Today on The Future of Teamwork, host Dane Groeneveld talks to Jeff Miller of Potentia Workforce about neurodiversity in the workplace and how inclusive hiring improves results across entire organizations. The two discuss the importance of psychological safety for teams in the workforce. Jeff also discusses how inclusivity can help companies better translate their values into behaviors.

Key Takeaways:

• [01:09 - 04:30] Jeff Miller and his work with Potentia Workforce to creating opportunities for neurodivergent individuals
• [04:32 - 06:57] How Jeff's project consulting experience affected his thoughts on engagement with clients
• [06:59 - 13:47] All about Potentia Workforce and where the idea came from
• [14:23 - 16:16] Neurodiversity is everywhere once you understand the implications
• [16:18 - 24:06] People's "operating systems" and the STARS program focusing on autism
• [22:41 - 24:06] Accommodation and the talent war
• [24:09 - 28:13] Neurodiversity in teams and examples of accommodations in workplaces like Ernst & Young
• [28:17 - 33:46] Being intentional is key, and so is being customizable
• [33:48 - 35:58] Operationalizing ways for people to live their values
• [35:59 - 39:19] Building systems that benefit whole companies and increase neurodiverse employee retention
• [39:22 - 41:42] Maximizing the potential of existing teams, and mentors who stay humble and curious
• [41:46 - 44:16] Where Potentia Workforce is operating programs
• [44:17 - 48:20] Jeff's hopes for teamwork in the future through the lens of neurodiversity