Nina Strempfl & Georg Mayer
Diversity Matters: ÖBB’s Innovative Approach and why we need Queer Thinking in IT
#1about 7 minutes
Getting to know ÖBB and its current challenges
An introduction to the Austrian railway company ÖBB, its scale, and the significant upcoming employee retirement wave driving change.
#2about 7 minutes
How ÖBB is navigating its digital transformation
The company is adopting agile teams, new roles like product owners and scrum masters, and a lean-agile center of excellence to modernize.
#3about 4 minutes
Understanding the strategic importance of diversity at ÖBB
Diversity is crucial for attracting skilled employees to address workforce gaps and to better represent the broader population.
#4about 7 minutes
Building community with the QBB Rainbow Network
The history, purpose, and activities of the LGBTQ+ employee network are detailed, highlighting its growth and impact on company culture.
#5about 6 minutes
Why queer thinking is essential for transformation
Queer employees bring unique problem-solving skills, empathy-driven leadership, and a tendency to challenge the status quo, which fuels innovation.
#6about 16 minutes
Answering questions on D&I strategy and authenticity
The speakers address how to measure D&I impact, avoid tokenism, handle criticism, and incorporate feedback into employer branding.
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