702: Stephanie Roldan | Lean Culture: Diversity and Inclusion in the Trades

Let’s be honest, there is a lack of attraction around the trades, but they hold some of the most crucial roles in our workforce. Stephanie Roldan is on a mission to change that.

Stephanie is the Director of Lean Culture at Rosendin Electric. She leads Rosendin's ‘Respect for People’ and ‘Continuous Improvement’ culture, simplified as "Lean Culture." Stephanie is profoundly involved in developing, setting, and leading the strategy on creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for employees. She serves as the Chairperson for Rosendin's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and sits on the Board of Directors for the AZ Foundation for Women.

Dive into today’s episode and learn more about Lean Culture, diversity and inclusion in the trades, and removing the stigma around vocational work. 

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 04:21] Opening Segment 

• I introduce today’s guest, Stephanie Roldan
• Stephanie gives us a bit of her background
• Growing up around the trades 
• Naturally curious and experiential 
• Going straight into vocational training after high school
• Trepidation around not going to college first 

[04:22 - 13:26] Lean Culture: Diversity and Inclusion in the Trades

• Stephanie talks about the shifting perspective on going into trades 
• The current stigma vs. the workforce shortage 
• We need infrastructure for things to work 
• Diversity and inclusion in the world of trades 
• We have an attraction problem 
• There is plenty of opportunities out there
• Stephanie defines and breaks down Lean Culture
• The programs and strategies that drive inclusivity 
• Allowing everyone to have a voice while keeping things organized 
• Checking the impact level of a change in the company 
• A quick word from our sponsors

[13:27 - 18:04] Stephanie Roldan on Building Your Network

• Who you know or what you know? 
• It’s important to have people in your corner 
• How to find the right people and leverage those relationships 
• “How can I help you?” 
• Coming from the direction of serving others 



[18:05 - 25:54] Closing Segment 

• The RaNDoM RoUnD
• How to connect with Stephanie - links below
• Final words 

 

Tweetable Quotes: 

“If we have a workforce shortage and 50% of your population doesn’t come towards it, you have something in your culture that is not desirable about that… There’s an attraction problem.” - Stephanie Roldan

“It fuels me to be of service to someone else.” - Stephanie Roldan 

 

You can connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn. 

 

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