Simplify, collaborate, deliver at Warwick
Solving problems doesn't always have to be a job for the bosses. Darren Wallis explains what has been achieved at the University of Warwick by empowering staff to identify and implement solutions directly.
Universities failing to evidence the benefits of business improvement, survey reveals
A recent survey by the University of Strathclyde reveals that universities are not successfully evidencing the benefits of business process improvement. Strathclyde's Heather Lawrence introduces the findings of the research.
Continuous improvement – change for the better: Manchester, 27 May
This event focuses on the need to not only maintain but improve service delivery and will explore the theories and practicalities involved within a continuous improvement programme. Speakers include Emma Thomas, the lead for Higher Education at Improving Quality Together .
Nine projects to create ‘transformational change’ funded by LFHE
Nine universities across the UK have won funding from the Leadership Foundation for projects designed to bring about transformational change in higher education.
Learning about Lean at the University of Lincoln
Recently I visited the University of Lincoln at the invitation of the Vice-Chancellor, Mary Stuart. She was keen for us to see how the university is being transformed. The strides they are making in delivering efficiency are not just about ‘cashable savings’; they are about putting students at the heart of everything they do. Report: Steve Butcher, Head of Procurement and Shared Services at Hefce.
