Last week Katie Kelly, UK Associate Partner, attended Enginuity365 Live in Birmingham to celebrate being recognised as one of the initiative’s 365 Faces of STEM.
The event was organised by Enginuity, a charity focused on addressing the UK’s engineering and manufacturing skills gap by promoting STEM careers and developing future talent.
The event brought together industry leaders, educators and practitioners to discuss how organisations can strengthen the STEM talent pipeline and create environments where people can build long and meaningful careers.
Discussions throughout the day explored the evolving challenges and opportunities facing STEM industries. Here are our key takeaways from the event:
- Strengthening the STEM talent pipeline: The discussion focused on how industry, education and policy makers should collaborate to inspire the next generation
- The importance of role models and visibility: Representation continues to play a powerful role in encouraging more diverse talent to pursue STEM careers
- Moving from attraction to retention: Recruiting talent is only part of the challenge. Organisations must also create cultures where people can develop and thrive
- Leadership and culture as drivers of capability: Organisations increasingly recognise that leadership behaviours, mentoring and professional networks are key to long-term workforce development
- Practical improvements in workplace environments: Small but meaningful changes, from equipment standards to inclusive workplace design, can significantly improve experiences for those entering STEM careers
What this means for organisations
As industries evolve, the ability to attract, develop and retain skilled talent is becoming a critical driver of organisational performance. Organisations increasingly need to take a holistic approach to capability development, aligning:
- Operating models
- Organisational culture
- Workforce strategy
- Leadership development
This enables organisations to build resilient teams and embed the capabilities needed to support transformation.
Continuing the conversation through Connect
Katie leads Connect, our community which brings together senior leaders to discuss the realities of organisational transformation. Through roundtables, events and insight sessions, Connect provides a space for leaders to exchange perspectives and explore the challenges shaping organisations today. If you would like to be part of these conversations:
Register your interest in joining the Connect Community:
Contact our Transformation team to discuss how your organisation can strengthen workforce capability and leadership through transformation.
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