Engagement survey....
Two years ago the survey results were so bad that it was necessary to follow up with interviews from the survey provider, to find out exactly where the root of the problems are and how things could be fixed. The result was it was so bad, it couldn't be fixed!
Last year's survey is worse! To further substantiate the survey results the most recent TA showed even more crews had been turned off and we're not swallowing the lies any more.
Now you say you are going to fix the distrust. Don't get me wrong, I would like to see it done. But the guys I fly with are either one foot out the door. Or believe nothing will change and it's more fluff. I have to agree. World wars are sorted out in less time than this industrial dispute!
I hope you can prove me wrong but as a start why not address these areas:
HKPA
Statue holiday pay.
13th month excluded from captains 2 years ago. ( That was really wise...)
Bypass pay.
Flat out honesty and transperancy.
Flights like Perth... You know the issue but nobody will actually address the problem... Instead it's soft solutions and intimidatory pressures but they don't really address the issue do they?
I am sure the other readers of this would like to add to the list.
Maybe then you won't need an engagement survey.
Please prove us all wrong and stop this ship from sinking. It might mean you don't get your bonus but wouldn't that be putting money where your mouth is. Or, "Leadership through action" in your terms. Maybe then, we would see the commitment and true value you hold for your crews. The same true value and commitment that you always speak about.
Honestly, good luck. I hope you prove us wrong. It would make you the best manager of all time and set the required direction for all that follow, and truly complete the badly needed transformation.
Also on a side note, that photo of you, I hope your ok old boy? because you don't look well?