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Forbes spotlights how dyslexic thinking can fuel economic growth

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As businesses strive to hire the people who can drive innovation and competitive advantage, those with Dyslexic Thinking may often be overlooked. However, dyslexic thinkers typically display high aptitude in areas like pattern recognition, big-picture problem solving and creativity — among the most in-demand skills for workplaces worldwide. And there could even be a potential economic boost in leveraging Dyslexic Thinking in the workplace.

An article in Forbes highlights Dyslexic Thinking as “an untapped superpower that could fuel economic growth” and cites findings from the Return on Dyslexic Thinking report. Released by the charity Made By Dyslexia, in partnership with Randstad Enterprise, this report explains how dyslexic thinkers already contribute roughly $195.6 billion to the U.S. economy. However, by focusing on empowering and retaining dyslexic thinkers, that figure could jump to $652 billion. 

Additional key takeaways from article include:

  • Success stories: Leaders and entrepreneurs with dyslexia, like Roy Schwartz, co-founder of Axios, and Scott Tannen, founder and CEO of Boll & Branch, share how they attribute their success in building pioneering businesses to their Dyslexic Thinking "superpower."
  • How AI can elevate dyslexic talent: AI can be used to help understand the unique strengths dyslexic thinkers can bring to their organizations. For example, Cisco is in the early stages of exploring how AI can highlight skills and work styles, helping to ensure people are matched to roles in which they can have the greatest impact.
  • Call for change: The article urges employers to adapt their recruiting processes to be more mindful of those with dyslexia, such as removing needless barriers (like rigid CV filters and one-size-fits-all tests) that may inadvertently filter out skilled dyslexic thinkers. Deprioritizing traditional factors, like polished resumes, linear career paths and test scores, not only helps open the door to those with dyslexia, but also levels the playing field for all talent.

Organizations that empower dyslexic thinkers stand to unlock significant growth, innovation and a quantifiable boost to their bottom line. 

Ready to unlock the economic value of Dyslexic Thinking in your organization?

Read the Forbes article to learn more about the economic impact of hiring dyslexic thinkers. Then download The Dyslexic Thinking Workplace Guide, designed to help businesses take the steps to build a more dyslexia-friendly environment and benefit from the power of Dyslexic Thinking.