In this episode, Ishreen and Kami continue their conversation with Kathy Morrissey, the Director of Planning and Insights at Stansted Airport. Today's discussion delves into the challenges and opportunities surrounding gender balance in the field of engineering, particularly focusing on attracting and retaining women in science and engineering careers. Kathy shares initiatives she has implemented to promote gender diversity in the workplace. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Privilege is a conundrum that dilutes the culture of fairness at work, and leaders need to recognize the need for more inclusivity.

• Encouraging more girls to pursue careers in science and engineering requires creating a supportive organizational culture and addressing systemic barriers.

• Providing role models and early exposure to STEM fields can inspire young girls to consider careers in science and engineering.

• Organizations can support gender balance by establishing women's networks, offering professional development opportunities, and addressing the gender pay gap.

• Structural and systemic issues in the engineering field, such as lack of credibility for women and limited access to affordable childcare, need to be addressed to create a more inclusive environment.

BEST MOMENTS

"Women shouldn't have to adjust their behaviors and adjust the way they act to suit the environment. The environment needs to change."

"I think there's a number of different levels of ways in which we could make the engineering world more inviting to women."

"I think there's the kind of cultural piece as well around how the environment that you work in is conducive to succeeding."

"I think it's so important to have role models and to amplify women who have done well in the science arena."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Privilege Survey  https://intelligentlinking261447.typeform.com/to/SNkQvD0v

Website: https://belongingpioneers.com/privilege-research-and-podcast

Email: equitychampions@belongingpioneers.com

Useful links: https://linktr.ee/BelongingPioneers

ABOUT THE HOSTS

Ishreen Bradley, a Strategic Pioneer, excels in guiding Professional Leaders through complex challenges with clarity, confidence, and courage. She focuses on cultivating inclusive cultures and authentic leadership, offering senior leaders advice, consultancy, training, and coaching.

Kami Nuttall, a workplace culture expert with over 20 years of experience, delves into governance, risk management, and the human experience in organizations. Trained by the Anti-Discrimination Foundation and a qualified hypnotherapist, she's passionate about fostering psychologically safe, inclusive workplace cultures. Kami champions accountability, believing organizations should prioritize both employees and customers, creating environments grounded in inclusivity and trust.

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