Agile change isn’t just a methodology, it can be a lifeline. For neurodivergent practitioners and employees, Agile ways of working can offer more than productivity and flexibility: they offer belonging.
In this candid and thought-provoking session, Marco Di Santis shares his personal journey as a neurodivergent change professional — how Agile helped him make sense of his working style, tap into his strengths, and show up more authentically. Alongside him, Dr Jen Frahm explores how agile change practices can reduce friction and enhance inclusion for neurodivergent employees experiencing change, even when their needs aren’t yet formally recognised.
Together, they unpack the hidden intersection of neurodiversity and Agile—what works, what doesn’t, and what change leaders and practitioners need to know if they want their transformation efforts to be truly human-centred.
Dr Jen Frahm is co-founder of the Agile Change Leadership Institute and a globally recognized change expert, researcher, and educator.
Marco Di Santis is a proud neurodivergent Agile Change Manager with deep experience leading business and technology transformations, including AI, process re-engineering and strategic change initiatives.
Known for his ability to balance technical insight with behavioural awareness, Marco works across projects and business teams to deliver outcomes that align with strategy and drive real impact. A natural relationship-builder with a flair for challenging the status quo, he brings energy, empathy, and a strong people focus to every change journey.
Agile Change Leadership Institute – is a global provider of innovative change management education. We help change managers modernise their practice and build future-fit leaders and change-ready teams. From micro-courses to globally recognised certificates, our learning experiences are designed for time-poor professionals who need impact without the overhead of traditional training. With alumni across 20+ countries and partnerships spanning professional associations, and leading enterprises, ACLI equips change practitioners with the confidence, clarity, and capability to deliver change in today’s complex world.