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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?

Contents of this Podcast

00:00 - Introduction
00:51 - James' journey and connection with neurodiversity in tech
04:34 - What unique strengths and perspectives do neurodiverse individuals bring to tech roles
06:18 - Particular roles or tasks in tech where neurodiverse talent tends to thrive
07:08 - Common barriers neurodiverse candidates face during the traditional tech recruitment process
10:11 - What are the misconceptions or biases that still persist in hiring managers when it comes to neurodiversity
11:28 - How can job descriptions be made more inclusive and accessible to neurodiverse applicants
11:59 - Hiring models that work better than interviews
13:02 - Onboarding practices that help neurodiverse new hires succeed
15:35 - How managers can best support neurodiverse employees on a day-to-day basis
16:42 - Organisations, resources, and tools to support neurodiverse hiring
19:07 - How listeners can learn more and get involved in promoting neurodiversity in tech
20:23 - Wrap-up

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