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Exploring the development of competence in Lean management through action learning groups: a study of the introduction of Lean to a facilities management function

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  • Paul Wyton
  • Robin Payne

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The introduction of a Lean approach to management requires the development of understanding and capability. This in turn requires a structured training intervention and other supporting activities. This paper explores, through a case study, the way in which action learning groups (ALGs) supported the development of Lean capabilities in the facilities management (FM) function of a large organisation. This case study indicates that Lean can be applied in a FM context and that ALGs are effective in supporting such a development in capability. Some environmental factors are identified as having an impact on the likelihood of success in using ALGs: leadership engagement, perceived level of empowerment, organisational readiness, level of resource committed and individual readiness to be involved.

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  • Paul Wyton & Robin Payne, 2014. "Exploring the development of competence in Lean management through action learning groups: a study of the introduction of Lean to a facilities management function," Action Learning: Research and Practice, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 11(1), pages 42-61, March.
  • Handle: RePEc:taf:alresp:v:11:y:2014:i:1:p:42-61
    DOI: 10.1080/14767333.2013.873015
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    1. Arnout Ernst Bunders & Emma Emily de Wit & Marcus Antonius Henricus Maria Dinkgreve & Jacqueline Elisabeth Willy Broerse & Barbara Johanna Regeer, 2022. "Video-Based Action Learning and Research: Increased Transformative Capacity among Team Leaders of a Youth Care Protection Agency," Systemic Practice and Action Research, Springer, vol. 35(6), pages 855-876, December.

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