Embracing Neurodiversity: Unlocking Potential in the Workplace
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Join ACS and Auticon for an insightful webinar focused on the power of diversity in the workplace, with a special emphasis on neurodiversity.
Hear from Dr. Ivonne Ranishch, Social Impact Director auticon, Patrick McCall, Director of Technology Operations BUPA, David Wang, Head of Cyber Defence Vicinity Centres and Meredith Ward, Lead Neuro-Inclusion Specialist auticon as they discuss the significant business advantages of building inclusive teams and share their insights on how diverse talent can drive innovation and success.
It is estimated that over 20% of the global workforce is neurodiverse. This panel discussion will explore the immense potential of neurodiverse talent and how embracing inclusivity can drive innovation, productivity, and success within your organisation.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and strategies for fostering a more inclusive and high-performing workplace.
Date: Wednesday 30 April
Time: 12pm-12.45pm AEST
Location: Virtual via Teams Webinar
Speakers
She holds a Doctorate in Business Administration and her doctoral thesis focused on female maritime lawyers in Australia, why so many women quit the professions and why there are so few female partners. The findings were profound, the legal profession as well as the maritime industry are still highly male dominated environments which make it much harder for women to succeed.
Ivonne remains focused on understanding diversity in a business context and now works hard at creating awareness about the value autistic employees can bring to business. She is committed and passionate about delivering auticon’s mission to improve the employment prospects of autistic people through:
1. Providing high quality careers for skilled autistic adults
2. Shifting perceptions in the workplace by integrating autistic workers in client teams
3. Acting as a catalyst for clients to bring more neurodiversity to their wider workforce
Prior to his current role, David was the Infrastructure and Communications Manager at AusNet, a diversified energy network business, where he oversaw critical IT infrastructure and communication systems. David’s career has been built on a strong foundation of technical knowledge across a broad range of platforms and cloud-native technologies, empowering him to deliver innovative solutions in complex environments.
David’s leadership is defined by his ability to build and guide diverse teams that consistently deliver business outcomes. He possesses a unique combination of consulting, management, and leadership skills, and excels in stakeholder management and communication at all organisational levels. His expertise also extends to vendor management, and he brings strong business, commercial, and budget management capabilities to all his projects. Additionally, David is well-versed in crisis management, with a proven ability to handle high-pressure situations and deliver results under challenging circumstances.
She has worked for ASPECT, Amaze, Autism SA, Positive Partnerships and now auticon, she has a depth of experience in providing valuable advice to both businesses and those on the spectrum about how best to approach employment challenges and how to get the best outcomes.
Meredith is truly passionate about providing a better future for those on the spectrum and communicating the unique and valuable contribution they can make to Australian businesses through building the right opportunities.
He currently serves as the Director of Technology Operations at Bupa, where he has been instrumental in optimising operational processes and leveraging technology to enhance business performance. Patrick also serves as Governor of PanKind, The Australian Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, supporting the foundation's mission to advance pancreatic cancer research and awareness.
With a career that spans diverse industries and functions, Patrick believes in leveraging the professional strengths of his team to deliver impactful results. He first partnered with auticon during his time as Head of Strategy and Innovation at Woolworths and understands the value of diverse teams in driving the best outcomes for IT projects.
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