Andrion is a force for change, leading Charter’s efforts this year to persuade the FCC to update the cable franchising laws and accept that the national nature of AT&T’s online video service created effective competition nationwide. When it comes to conversations surrounding racial inequities, Andrion believes that there’s no reason for companies not to engage in that dialogue. “All industries can benefit from conversations around the value of diversity and inclusion initiatives,” Andrion says. “Analyzing the specific benefits of such programs also helps ensure that D&I programs are widely accepted and internalized.”
The conversation about racial injustice in 2020 has been… enlightening, terrifying, uplifting, disturbing, cathartic, unifying and polarizing all at once.
In what ways can companies best show a sincere commitment to diversity and inclusion? Companies can show a sincere commitment to diversity and inclusion by ensuring that diverse viewpoints, backgrounds, and thinking are respected and encouraged.
What are some of the tough conversations this industry needs to have? All industries can benefit from conversations around the value of diversity and inclusion initiatives. Analyzing the specific benefits of such programs also helps ensure that D&I programs are widely accepted and internalized.
