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GA 562 | Lean in the Prison Industry with Brandon Bunn

Avatar photo By Jessica Bush Updated on January 8th, 2025

This week’s guest is Brandon Bunn. Ron and Brandon discussed what it looks like to leverage lean and continuous improvement inside prison facilities, some of the obstacles that arise, and how other lean leaders can get involved. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

In this episode you’ll learn: 

  • The quote that inspires Brandon (3:06)
  • Brandon’s background (4:06)
  • Why he got into the prison industry (7:45)
  • What a “Day in the Life” looks like (9:05)
  • The improvements that are being done (12:13)
  • Some of the obstacles (18:28)
  • The role that motivation plays (26:02)
  • Brandon’s advice for those in similar situations (28:33)
  • How lean leaders can get involved (30:45)

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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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