Royal Academy of Engineering CEO on Inclusion, Diversity in Engineering Industry

The transcript discusses the first year of a female CEO at the Royal Academy of Engineering, focusing on diversity and inclusion challenges. It highlights the low percentage of women in engineering and the need for diversity to address skill shortages. The Academy is developing tools to support SMEs in improving diversity. A campaign targets teenagers to change perceptions of engineering careers. The impact of Brexit on international engineering talent is also discussed. Future efforts will focus on promoting diverse engineering careers.

What were some of the biggest challenges faced by the Royal Academy of Engineering during the first year?

In what ways does the Royal Academy of Engineering aim to change perceptions about who can be an engineer?

What is the significance of the statistic that only 12% of the engineering profession in the UK is made up of women?

How does the Royal Academy of Engineering plan to tackle the diversity deficit in the engineering profession?

What role do smaller businesses play in improving diversity and inclusion in engineering?

How has the digital marketing campaign targeting teenagers impacted their perceptions of engineering?

What are the potential consequences of Brexit on the engineering workforce in the UK?