dc.description.abstract | This research study seeks to identify and explore the ways in which tandem
application of the Project Manger’s Compass and Lean philosophy can optimize
project management activities using a studied organization as a practical example.
The study explores its guiding research questions and hypothesis by examining data
gleaned from informant interviews in terms of existing project management and
Lean theory, positing that implementation of an integrated “Lean Compass” will
enhance project efficacy. The Lean Compass delineates the project manager as the
driving force behind project communications, as well as the workflow
optimizations to be carried out in the Lean Lifecycle. The project manager is thusly
responsible for not just controlling the project lifestyle, driving results, and
managing stakeholder relationships, but also appropriately identifying value in the
workflow, mapping the value system, creating flow, establishing pull, and seeking
perfection. This process allows for the correction of reported non-value added
activities in the organization and in turn optimization of the project workflow. | nb_NO |