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Manufacturers Make StridesAuthor: Martin Griffiths
Manufacturers Make Strides is a podcast about people in manufacturing and the paths theyve taken. Martin speaks with guests from across the manufacturing world about their careers, the challenges along the way, and the strides that keep the industry moving forward. New episodes every other Tuesday Language: en Genres: Business, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Make Change Stick In Manufacturing with Ron Crabtree
Episode 22
Monday, 16 March, 2026
What if resistance to change in manufacturing isn’t the problem we think it is?In this episode, we sit down with Ron Crabtree, a manufacturing transformation expert whose career spans shop floor roles, major improvement programmes and large scale organisational change. Together they explore what really drives successful manufacturing change management and why most improvement efforts stall long before any tools or training are introduced.Ron brings decades of experience supporting manufacturers across sectors and sizes. He shares why pushback is often a signal rather than a barrier, how leaders can build a clear burning platform for change, and the practical steps organisations can take to make improvements stick on the shop floor.This conversation covers:Why resistance is a sign of missing clarity, not stubbornnessHow strong change charters improve alignment before work beginsThe simple formula Ron uses to predict whether change will succeedWhy “just training people” rarely shifts behavioursWhat shop floor teams need to understand before adopting new processesHow defining what good looks like unlocks more effective improvementWhere leadership behaviour must shift to support sustainable changeWhether you work on the shop floor, in operations or in a leadership role, this episode offers a practical and people‑centred view of how manufacturing change management really works in today’s factories.If you enjoy the episode, follow the show for more conversations from across the manufacturing world.Connect with Ron:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roncrabtreeMetaOps: https://www.metaops.com
