Implementing Lean Six Sigma into curriculum design and delivery – a case study in higher education

• Published in: International journal of productivity and performance management Vol. 66; no. 5; pp. 577 - 597
• Main Authors: Thomas, Andrew, Antony, Jiju, Haven-Tang, Claire, Francis, Mark, Fisher, Ron
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bradford Emerald Publishing Limited 01.01.2017; Emerald Group Publishing Limited
• Subjects: Business schools; Case depth; Coherence; Colleges & universities; Curricula; Data analysis; Design analysis; Design engineering; Design standards; Education; Effectiveness; Efficiency; Higher education; Higher education institutions; Information dissemination; Integrated approach; Lean manufacturing; Learning; Productivity; Quality; Searching; Six Sigma; Lean; Higher education; Lean Six Sigma; Shainin KVST

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to propose the development and adoption of a Lean Six Sigma Framework (LSSF) that attempts to create a more balanced and integrated approach between Lean and Six Sigma and one that is capable of achieving improved efficacy of curriculum and programme development...