Roland Labuhn

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DISC Type : SD

Managing Partner at R8dius

Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area, Canada

Overview

Roland Labuhn is the Managing Partner for R8dius, Canadas leading Indigenous-owned professional services firm, and a Partner at Deloitte. He has over 25 years of experience leading technology-enabled transformations in the energy, mining, and industrial sectors. People who have worked with him often describe him as driven, ethical, and possessing strong business acumen.

Roland is deeply committed to community-building and philanthropy, particularly focused on advancing economic reconciliation and creating opportunities for Indigenous peoples. He grew up valuing community and generosity, values instilled by his immigrant parents. He is also a supporter of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra.

He co-founded a non-profit, now named Auticon, which is one of the largest global employers of neuro-diverse individuals.

Personality Overview

Long-Term Thinker

Consummate Professional

Decisive But Calm

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Indigenous Economic Empowerment
As the founder and Managing Partner of R8dius, he is dedicated to creating sustainable change and career pathways for Indigenous communities through technology and professional services.
Energy Sector Transformation
He specializes in leading digital, analytics, and operations transformations for major firms in the energy and mining sectors, focusing on innovation and growth.
Reconciliation Through Business
He actively supports reconciliation by fostering allyship and creating initiatives, like the Labuhn Family Indigenous Impact Prize, to support Indigenous students and community leaders.

Media Appearances

R8dius Set to Widen the Circle of Opportunities in Professional Services with Indigenous Majority‑Owned Business Model. Featured in Newswire.ca

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Fueling the Next Generation of Indigenous Tech Leaders: R8dius. Featured in Indwest.ca

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Deloitte, Sask. Band Team Up for Indigenous Professional Services Firm R8dius. Featured in Winnipeg Free Press

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Work History

10-2024
Managing Partner at R8dius
9-2023
Large Priority Account - Lead Client Service Partner at Deloitte
9-2023 - 9-2024
Canadian Consulting Managing Partner - Energy, Resource and Industrials Sector at Deloitte
6-2021
Omnia - Prairies Data and Analytics Lead Partner at Deloitte
6-2020 - 9-2023
Consulting Managing Partner - Energy Sector at Deloitte

Education

2012 - 2013
Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D) from University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management
MBA from The University of British Columbia

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Insights For Selling To Roland

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Roland is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Roland

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Roland move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Roland take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Roland

Personality Compatibility


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