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GA 574 | Dealing with Resistance from Management with Tanner McClure

Avatar photo By Jessica Bush Updated on April 3rd, 2025

This week’s guest is Tanner McClure. Ron and Tanner discussed Tanner’s introduction to lean, dealing with resistance from management and supervisors, the “paper doll” tool, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

In this episode you’ll learn: 

  • The quote that inspires Tanner (2:53)
  • Tanner’s background (3:50)
  • How his background affected his introduction to lean (6:29)
  • Dealing with resistance from management or from supervisors (7:52)
  • How to reassure employees who are new to lean (13:31)
  • The “paper doll” tool (19:34)
  • Tanner’s advice for those just getting started (25:57)

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Jessica Bush

Jessica is responsible for the editorial aspects of Gemba Academy’s content, focusing on course materials, podcast production, social media, and other copywriting efforts. An avid advocate of entrepreneurship, Jessica has worked with two technology startups as co-founder and head marketing strategist. Jessica received her BS in Business Administration from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, with a minor in Music.

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