Dowson, J., Unterhitzenberger, C. orcid.org/0000-0001-5815-9127 and Bryde, D. (2024) Facilitating and improving learning in projects: Evidence from a lean approach. International Journal of Project Management, 42 (1). 102559. ISSN 0263-7863
Abstract
A lean approach in projects offers the opportunity to better connect people, processes, workflows, and delivery within projects. This is particularly important in contemporary project environments which is characterized by high levels of uncertainty, complexity, and pace of change. While knowledge from previous learning may exist, though it is often inaccessible or untapped and different levels of understanding about delivery approaches can prevail. We investigate how a lean approach in projects facilitates and can improve learning in project environments. Through thematic analysis of 40 semi-structured interviews, we found that applying a lean approach considers individual, project and organisational levels of knowledge and understanding, and triggers action underpinned by improved socio-behavourial interactions, leadership, and support. A lean approach enhances the quality of learning, better integrating timely actions and reducing the likelihood of lessons lost, to achieve effective project management.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2024 The Authors. This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0). |
Keywords: | Learning in projects, individual learning, project learning, organisational learning, lean, lived experiences, project management |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Civil Engineering (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 08 Jan 2024 12:26 |
Last Modified: | 09 Oct 2024 14:50 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.ijproman.2024.102559 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:207239 |