Taking Flight Together: How Business Partnerships Drive DEI in Aviation

In this episode Natasha's joined by Adam Sunderland, Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Heathrow. We discuss  how business partnerships have helped to advance Heathrow’s efforts to build a more diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. The key steps Adam’s taken to attract a more diverse workforce, increase awareness and understanding around DEI issues among airport staff, and engage employees who may be skeptical or resistant to DEI initiatives. 

Adam also shares a successful DEI initiative he’s implemented as well as the strategies he’s found to be most effective in fostering a more inclusive and equitable environment.

 

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Episode Highlights

00:00 - Intro

01:46 - Adam’s Journey to Head of EDI at Heathrow

06:07 - Breaking Barriers in Aviation: Steps to Attracting a Diverse Workforce

09:29 - How to Raise Awareness of DEI Issues in the Airport Industry

15:20 - How to Measure Progress on DEI Programs and Initiatives

17:48 - The Overlooked Issue in DEI

22:50 - How Business Partnerships Advance DEI

30:07 - Pushing Forward: Two Strategies for Effectively Addressing Resistance to Change

34:48 - Celebrating Success: Why Pausing to Share Wins is Essential