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@CONFERENCE{Arbulu2006,
author={Arbulu, Roberto and Zabelle, Todd },
editor={ },
title={Implementing Lean in Construction: How to Succeed}, 
journal={14th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction}, 
booktitle={14th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction}, 
year={2006},
pages={553-565},
url={http://www.iglc.net/papers/details/407},
affiliation={Implementation Leader, Strategic Project Solutions Inc., 1040 Battery St., San Francisco, CA 94111, USA, Phone: 1-415-362-3200, email: rarbulu@strategicprojectsolutions.net ; President, Strategic Project Solutions Inc., 1040 Battery St., San Francisco, CA 94111, USA, Phone: 1-415-362- 3200, email: tzabelle@strategicprojectsolutions.net },
abstract={Implementing lean means an organization (project or enterprise) transforms itself from a current state to a future state vision that incorporates a lean ideal. This paper proposes a strategy for organizations to increase the likelihood of success when going through a lean transformation. This approach considers construction projects as the basis for transformation, and proposes a narrow and deep implementation approach for the transformation effort. The paper highlights key elements for a successful implementation including vision, skills, incentives, resources, and detailed action plans. It reinforces the need for heavy-weight project leadership to control behavioral development during the transformation and presents a series of concepts and techniques that support a better understanding of human and team behavior. The paper concludes with a series of recommendations for organizations that envision a transformation event towards lean project delivery. },
author_keywords={Behavioral development, change, construction, implementation, lean, resistance, transformation },
address={Santiago, Chile },
issn={ },
publisher={ },
language={English},
document_type={Conference Paper},
source={IGLC},
}