Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg told employees on Wednesday the company needs a more open culture where employees are encouraged to speak up and communicate across divisions, according to a partial transcript of a company-wide meeting seen by Reuters.

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg has told employees the company needs a more open culture, according to a partial transcript of a company-wide meeting seen by Reuters.

Employees are “awesome,” CEO Kelly Ortberg said, but higher-ups need to listen more and repair the company’s poor management culture.

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg stressed the need for a cultural shift within the company, emphasizing better communication across divisions and a more open environment.

Boeing's CEO was asked about diversity, equity and inclusion during the meeting — a topic a Spirit HR official also addressed earlier this week at the WBJ Talent Summit.