Building stronger connections in R&D
In FY2024, our R&D function took a meaningful step towards building more connected and collaborative working relationships through DiSC training, a behavioural assessment tool that helps individuals better understand their working styles and how they receive and share information. Crucially, the team then turned these insights into impact. As a result of the DiSC training, many colleagues now proudly wear colour-coded badges on their lanyards, prompting open conversations about how they work best and how others can engage with them best. It is a small shift with a big impact, making everyday collaboration smoother, more empathetic and more effective for everyone.
Inspiring the next generation of innovators
In February, our Cranfield-based Nissan Technical Centre Europe (NTCE) opened its doors to over 150 local students for a special “Driving Innovation” STEM experience, bringing the excitement of automotive engineering to life during National Apprenticeship Week.
Students got hands-on with real-world experiments: crashing eggs to understand safety design, testing aerodynamics with Air Zookas, and assembling 3D-printed gearboxes. Alongside these interactive workshops, our R&D and Total Customer Satisfaction teams shared stories of how Nissan vehicles like the Qashqai, JUKE and LEAF are developed right here in the UK.
With support from Proactive Young People, the day offered more than a glimpse behind the scenes. It sparked curiosity, built confidence, and showed students how they could belong in the world of engineering and innovation. A Formula E car display and insights into the Nissan Possibilities Project added even more inspiration, especially for students from underrepresented communities.