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Weaving action learning into the fabric of manufacturing: the impact of humble inquiry and structured reflection in a cross-cultural context

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This account of practice examines the implementation of and reactions to action learning through the Lean methodology in a unique, cross-cultural context. I review my time spent as a Lean coach; engaging with, training, and using action learning with employees in a garment manufacturing facility located in Bali, Indonesia. This research addresses the issue of action learning as it applies to line-level manufacturing workers in an Indonesian national culture. The paper first examines the role of action learning as it applies to the Lean methodology. Then I reflect on broad observations from my ethnographic research, before delving more deeply into the process and reflections of the action learning group. I conclude with some key learning points for the role of action learning for manufacturing work in cross-cultural environments.

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  • Elizabeth A. Luckman, 2017. "Weaving action learning into the fabric of manufacturing: the impact of humble inquiry and structured reflection in a cross-cultural context," Action Learning: Research and Practice, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 14(2), pages 174-184, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:alresp:v:14:y:2017:i:2:p:174-184
    DOI: 10.1080/14767333.2017.1310690
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