Diversity in the Manufacturing Sector w/ Andrew Crowe and Justin Sherman

The manufacturing sector is desperate for more diversity in gender, generation, race, ability, and other underrepresented populations. Quite frankly, the situation is dire. Your business won’t survive unless you create a more diverse and inclusive culture, both organization- and industry-wide.In this episode, I interview Andrew Crowe, Founder of the Elevate Institute of Advanced Manufacturing and Justin Sherman, Founder at Equity Machine Works SPC, about attracting young, diverse talent in manufacturing. Here’s what Drew, Justin, and I talked about:The extreme numbers that show the need for diversity in manufacturingThe strong connection between culture and diversityStrategies to attract young folks to a manufacturing careerWhat leaders of diverse teams should and shouldn’t doFirst steps in how to grow a more diverse teamTo ensure that you never miss an episode of The Manufacturing Executive, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, or here.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The Manufacturing Executive in your favorite podcast player.