Episode 1: Managing communications at the world's favourite airline during a global pandemic.
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We talk to Drew McMillan, leader of the global Colleague Communication & Culture function at British Airways - about the Covid-19 response of the world's favourite airline, pride in their people, what the future holds for travellers, and an early career in Glaswegian coffee...
Introduction from Sam Bleazard
1mins15secs - Initial reaction to the pandemic and putting measures in place.
3minutes - Pride in keeping supply lines open and the sense of responsibility, in saying goodbye to, and repatriating people.
6mins45secs - British Airways people doing remarkable things.
9minutes - Creating dedicated channels of support.
12mins45secs - Drew on his Colleague and Culture role: 'Today I consider myself more of an HR professional.'
15mins45secs - Changes to the airline industry.
18mins - Early career, first job and lifelong love of coffee.
21mins45secs - Communication lessons and universal truths.
27mins30secs - What can we learn from the airline industry?
31minutes - Hobbies, side-hustles and Drew's unknown fact.
38mins30secs - Hopes for the future.
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