October 27 - October 28, 2025
Project Manager at Four Kitchens
Theresa Gutierrez Jacobs, CSM
Theresa is a digital strategist, project manager, and Certified Scrum Master with extensive experience in website development and support management, communications and marketing, brand identity, and leading successful campaigns across a wide range of channels.
She specializes in helping nonprofits get things done—fine-tuning their communications strategies to strengthen their mission, raise awareness, and boost donations. Theresa wholeheartedly believes that the work she does contributes to the positive change her clients are striving to create in the world—and that just feels good.
Great Minds Don't Always Think Alike: Strategies for Collaborating with Neurodiverse Teams
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27
2:30 - 2:40 PM PT
Effective communication is key to successful project management, especially within neurodiverse remote teams. In this lightning talk, we'll explore the unique challenges and offer practical strategies to enhance collaboration and understanding with neurodivergent team members.
Key topics include:
Identifying Communication Barriers: Discuss common misunderstandings and accessibility challenges that arise in neurodivergent communication and how to recognize them.
Adapting Communication Styles: Learn how to adjust your communication approach to accommodate neurodivergent team members, ensuring clarity and engagement.
Encouraging Open Dialogue: Discover techniques to create an inclusive environment where neurodivergent team members feel comfortable expressing themselves and sharing their perspectives.
Lightning Talk
