Tackling Inclusion & Diversity in the Energy Sector, Damian Dowling, Enel X and TIDE
- S1E25
- 27:28
- September 12th 2024
In this episode, Adam is joined by Damian Dowling, BD Manager at Enel X and an active volunteer for Pride in Energy, part of TIDE - “Tackling Inclusivity and Diversity in Energy”.
Damian joins us to discuss the work done at TIDE, their commitments to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in the energy sector, and how such commitments can boost efficiency and productivity.
Damian tells us how the Energy sector has historically been one of the least inclusive industries in the UK. It’s important to recognise that there’s a lot of different identities in the industry: different religions, genders, orientations, ethnicities, mental and physical abilities, and so on.
Adam and Damian discuss how everyone can come together and provide support for the colleagues who need it.
But why does this matter? What does it have to do with anything about how businesses can make smarter decisions and accelerate business growth? Quite a lot, as Damian explains.
He tells us how working in a safe and inclusive environment can allow colleagues to work more comfortably as their true selves, leading to more efficiency and productivity in the role.
It’s also good for attracting external business opportunities and new talent: smarter decisions on a social-level, accelerating business growth.
In this episode, Adam and Damian discuss:
- How to build an EDI roadmap for your business
- Navigating the difficult task of change management
- How embracing EDI can lead to business growth in the future
The Hypercube podcast sits down with leaders in the energy and utilities sectors to explore how data analytics can help businesses make smarter decisions and accelerate business growth.
Chapter Markers
[0:46] Introduction to Damian and his volunteering work for Pride in Energy & TIDE
[10:29] How to work with CEOs to build a strategic EDI roadmap for your business and why it’s important.
[16:41] The changing world of work and how EDI initiatives must be seen as a priority now and in the future.
[19:58] The changes Damian would like to see in the sector over the next ten years.
[24:44] Where to go to find out more about Damian and TIDE.
Useful Links
Damian’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damiandowling/
The TIDE website: https://www.energyedihub.uk/
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