Start with a difference | Barry Rowe | TEDxUniversityofStrathclyde

In this talk Head of Airbus Program Engineering Barry Rowe discusses the importance of valuing difference and providing everyone with the right environment in which to thrive. Speaking on his own experiences within the Aerospace industry, he highlights the benefits of using our natural diversity to break away from the ‘new normal’ and overcoming our biases to help create the all-inclusive culture of the future. Barry’s message of using innovation to overcome resistance to change is one which is relevant to us all and will help us to become a truly all-inclusive society.
This talk is proudly sponsored by Deccan Airsports, South India’s first Airsports company. https://www.deccanairsports.com/

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In today’s world, we hear a lot of talk about the ‘new normal’ for the post-pandemic era and the juxtaposition of the importance of embracing Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. Is the “new normal” actually all-inclusive, all-seeing, all-embracing? Thinking about it, are these ideas even compatible? If we reset back to any ‘normal’, how do we actually continue to evolve, grow, and ‘break the mold’? We have a once in a generation opportunity to reset the clocks and do anything but the ‘old normal’ which can also lead to a more sustainable future for our children to enjoy. The big question is are we really ready to take the leap and enable an all-inclusive and diverse approach? Is it possible that true innovation and technology development relies on being different, accepting differences, thinking differently, and making a difference? Barry Rowe is Head of Airbus Program Engineering and Executive Champion DE&I at Spirit AeroSystems (Europe) Ltd. As part of Barry’s international remit, he leads a team accountable for the engineering of Airbus products, such as the best-selling A320 aircraft, A220, and A350. This also includes the newly launched state-of-the-art automated RTM (Resin Transfer Molding) composite Spoiler line. As engineering leader at Spirit Prestwick, Barry is a member of the Senior Leadership Council, responsible for operating one of Scotland’s biggest aerospace engineering companies. He is an advocate of technology and innovation, and recognizes the importance of our sustainable future, and represents Spirit on the ATI FlyZero Governance Advisory Board. Rowe joined Spirit directly from Airbus in Toulouse, where he previously worked as Head of Engineering for their Fuselage and Wing Products. Also serving for three years as a Senior Auditor at Airbus Group Corporate Headquarters, he has a rich history of Operations, Corporate, and Engineering management. He holds a BSc(Hons), MEng, PG(Dip) and MRAeS. Barry is a keen traveler and sport lover, he is married with twin daughters and lives in Ayr, Scotland, UK. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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