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Towards developing an industry led educational framework using LEAN approach

Bassanino, MN; Underwood, J; Allen, T; Khosrowshahi, F; Stokes, E

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Authors

MN Bassanino

T Allen

F Khosrowshahi

E Stokes



Abstract

The poor performance and inefficient manner in which the construction industry operates has been recognised through a variety of combined government and industry initiatives over the years. A major challenge towards improvement is recognised as lying with education and industry stakeholders actively creating closer and more effective relationships to facilitate a greater mutual understanding.
The application of Information Technology (IT) systems can well enhance ‘Lean’ initiatives through improving process flow, reduction of the non-added value activities, better meet customers’ requirements and adding value which will increase the performance of the industry.
This paper presents a project that is focused on developing an industry led framework for educational training programmes. The outcomes of two workshops organised with the industry that have resulted in a Continued Professional Development (CPD) training framework comprising of three distinct levels in terms of strategic, operational and technology aspects of that particular key area are discussed. The essence of this work is based on adopting the ‘Lean’ approach and adding value by identifying the IT skills gaps recognised ‘by the industry’ ‘for the industry’ and addressing them in developing training programmes.

Citation

Bassanino, M., Underwood, J., Allen, T., Khosrowshahi, F., & Stokes, E. Towards developing an industry led educational framework using LEAN approach. Presented at 16th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Manchester, UK

Presentation Conference Type Other
Conference Name 16th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction
Conference Location Manchester, UK
End Date Jul 18, 2008
Publication Date Jan 1, 2008
Deposit Date Oct 5, 2011
Publicly Available Date Apr 5, 2016
Additional Information Event Type : Conference