‘Utilize a “variance-widening” approach, in which companies actively hire individuals with “differences” (abilities or qualities the company doesn’t currently have). Hire unusual people; assess their skills carefully so you know what capabilities you have to work with. Keep the connection to short-term job needs loose, with the assumption that job requirements will continually evolve. Understand that candidates need not be “well-rounded”, since depth in one area can often offset shortfalls in other areas.’

‘one of his proudest moments involved a team of individuals on the autism spectrum (Team Specialisterne) winning a prestigious European robotic competition organized by European Space Agency.’

http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertszczerba/2016/01/19/this-visionary-may-completely-disrupt-the-tech-industry-as-we-know-it/#6b32ffd7890e

 

Specialisterne NI is excited to start the New Year with the support of the Young Foundation, as one of 14 social ventures selected to be part of the N Ireland Accelerator programme.

The Amplify NI Scaling Accelerator is an innovation support programme to rapidly accelerate the growth of new solutions to social problems in Northern Ireland. The programme is designed to support organisations who have demonstrated social impact, and is funded by the Department of Social Development.

Specialisterne NI has been selected along with 13 other organisations. We are looking forward to it!

http://youngfoundation.org/social-innovation-investment/finding-gems-in-northern-ireland/

http://www.growingsocialventures.org/en/programme/how-it-works