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Ahuja, R, Sawhney, A and Arif, M (2018) Developing organizational capabilities to deliver lean and green project outcomes using BIM. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(10), 1255–76.

Ayinla, K O and Adamu, Z (2018) Bridging the digital divide gap in BIM technology adoption. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(10), 1398–416.

Brady, D A, Tzortzopoulos, P, Rooke, J, Formoso, C T and Tezel, A (2018) Improving transparency in construction management: a visual planning and control model. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(10), 1277–97.

Bygballe, L E, Endresen, M and Fålun, S (2018) The role of formal and informal mechanisms in implementing lean principles in construction projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(10), 1322–38.

Jin, R, Yang, T, Piroozfar, P, Kang, B, Wanatowski, D, Hancock, C M and Tang, L (2018) Project-based pedagogy in interdisciplinary building design adopting BIM. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(10), 1376–97.

Koseoglu, O and Nurtan-Gunes, E T (2018) Mobile BIM implementation and lean interaction on construction site. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(10), 1298–321.

Koseoglu, O, Sakin, M and Arayici, Y (2018) Exploring the BIM and lean synergies in the Istanbul Grand Airport construction project. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(10), 1339–54.

Othman, A A E and Khalil, M H M (2018) Lean talent management: a novel approach for increasing creativity in architectural design firms. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(10), 1355–75.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Knowledge management; Design; Innovation; Architecture; Integrated practice; Novel method;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-07-2017-0139
  • Abstract:
    Architecture is classified as one of the creative industries worldwide. However, it is plagued with a number of problems that confine its creativity towards developing innovative solutions that fulfil society needs. One of these pressing problems is the lack of creativity due to the non-utilisation of talented architects. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the role of lean talent management (LTM) as a novel approach to increase creativity in architectural design firms (ADFs). Design/methodology/approach In order to achieve the above-mentioned aim, a mixed qualitative and quantitative methodology is designed to accomplish three objectives. First, reviewing literature to investigate the concepts of creative industries, motivation, demotivation, talent management (TM), talents utilisation (TU), lean thinking (LT) and lean innovation (LI). Second, presenting and analysing five case studies to explore the integration between TM, LT and LI in real-life context to overcome barriers of creativity. Finally, analysing the results of a survey questionnaire conducted with a representative sample of Egyptian ADFs to evaluate their perception and application of TM as a facilitator for creativity. Findings The five barriers of creativity encompassed lack of motivation in ADFs and demotivation and lack of TU in ADFs and Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. TM facilitated motivation and eliminated six demotivating factors. The seventh factor was eliminated through LT. In AEC industry, TU was achieved through LI with five considerations. In ADFs, TU can be achieved through LTM. However, two additional barriers have been identified for further investigation. Egyptian ADFs failed increasing creativity with TM solely. Hence, a LTM framework is required. Research limitations/implications Although the study focussed on architecture as a case for creative industries and targeted Egyptian ADFs, the application of LTM is to be applied at any industry that is talent-based although barriers related to the design process could vary. Originality/value This paper presents an innovative approach through discussing the integration of lean concepts into TM towards increasing creativity in ADFs. This ideology has received scant attention in construction literature and is the first of its kind in the architectural field. The proposed ideas represent a synthesis that is novel and creative in thought and adds value to the knowledge in a manner that has not previously occurred.