AB Dynamics

AB Dynamics is a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of advanced testing and development solutions to the global automotive industry. Their customers are vehicle manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers as well as Euro NCAP laboratories, vehicle proving grounds and autonomous vehicle developers.

ILP graduates from AB Dynamics created a new employee staff network, in the format of a monthly one-hour session, and conducted a diversity and inclusion audit to ensure a welcoming and inclusive experience for new employees.

The AB Dynamics team included:

• Jennie Franks, Mid-career leader (Project Lead)
• Mark Radley, Early-career leader
• Hannah Turner, Human Resources leader
• James Benfield, Senior-career leader

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Jennie Franks

Inclusivity should be as much a part of the workplace environment as safety is – positive, necessary, and everyone's responsibility.

Jennie Franks, Lead Software Engineer, Mid-career Leader (Project Lead)

“For me, a real highlight of the ILP was the challenge to learn and grow through the coaching programme.

“Our new employee staff network is designed to build psychological safety for new employees.

“Engineers have always been at the forefront of innovation. Our mission is to enrich and enhance the lives of others by careful designing and implementing solutions. We welcome challenges and are not afraid of change.

“We can build faster, stronger, smarter by drawing on the incredible breadth of the human experience. With diversity in our workforce, we allow innovation to flourish; with inclusivity we encourage everyone to make the fullest contribution.”

Mark Radley, Lead Systems Engineer, Early-career Leader

“After overcoming some initial hurdles, creating a new employee staff network became really enjoyable. The positive results we received afterwards from a feedback survey was a real highlight!

"The engineering community needs to view inclusivity and diversity as a priority, alongside safety and innovation. Have a think about the people around you – is there anything you can do to enable them to be more comfortable and express themselves in a work setting?”

Mark Radley, Lead Systems Engineer, Early-career Leader

As an inclusive leader, I try to create a welcoming and supportive culture at AB Dynamics, engaging with people I don't know and setting up initiatives to improve communication between teams.

Hannah Turner, Group Head of People, HR Leader

“Something I am particularly proud of from the ILP is how we have improved the way we welcome new starters as they begin their journey with us.

“As inclusive leaders, we need to take the time to pause and to reflect on the wider impact before running with a decision. We need to be available to listen and support colleagues."

 

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