The Cognitive Diversity of the ADHD Mind

INCLUSION 2021
Attendees will learn to understand how to unlock the potential of the 4% of candidates affected by ADHD.

In this session, Jim will share valuable insights from the intersection of his personal experience with having ADHD and his professional work as an editor of an HR publication and host of an HR podcast. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Gain key insights into how candidates and employees with adult ADHD might navigate interviews and the workplace. 
  • Learn which workplace strategies can support these candidates and employees.
  • Dispel common myths about employees with ADHD.
  • Learn how to provide an environment that allows employees with ADHD to share their unique perspectives and insights.

 

Date(s) & Time(s): 
Tuesday, October 26, 2021 - 9:30am to 10:30am
Presenter: 

James Keith Davis

James Keith
Davis

Jim Davis is an HR Expert who has written for HR publications for 6 years and hosted HR podcasts for 3 years. His professional success has come in the face of a life-long struggle with attention deficit hyperactive disorder, or ADHD. He has spoken with hundreds of HR professionals, experts, and leaders about the world of employment and has always focused on under-employed groups including those with disabilities and learning disorders. He strives to help organizations understand the true value of these employees and dispel damaging myths about them.Jim Davis is an HR Expert who has written for HR publications for 6 years and hosted HR podcasts for 3 years. His professional success has come in the face of a life-long struggle with attention deficit hyperactive disorder, or ADHD. He has spoken with hundreds of HR professionals, experts, and leaders about the world of employment and has always focused on under-employed groups including those with disabilities and learning disorders. He strives to help organizations understand the true value of these employees and dispel damaging myths about them.

Location: 
Lonestar FGH
Session Type: 
Concurrent Session
Competency: 
Interpersonal (Behavioral)
Workplace (Technical)
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