The document is a call for papers for the 2nd Annual LCI Australia Conference on August 28-29 at RMIT University in Melbourne. [1] It invites proposals for presentations on topics related to improving productivity and client satisfaction through lean delivery practices in construction projects or company transformations. [2] Examples of topics of interest include implementing lean, achieving costs and benefits through lean, owner initiatives to influence supply chains, and case studies of implementing specific lean tools and behaviors. [3] Guidelines are provided for submitting abstracts of 100-200 words by June 1st for consideration.
2. Increasing productivity and client satisfaction
The 2nd Annual LCI Australia Conference will be August 28-29 at
RMIT University in Melbourne.
The conference committee invites proposals for presentations from practitioners
in Lean delivery in any stage of the project cycle: plan, design, construct or
operation of facilities. We are interested to hear about improvements in practice,
process innovation, new techniques, cultural challenges/issues and commercial
terms on projects or in company transformations .
Topics of interest include:
1) General LEAN
Starting and sustaining an ongoing transformation on project or in
organisations?
o resistance to and motivation for change
o resources required
o problems encountered and solutions.
Costs and benefits achieved through lean implementation?
o results including both traditional measures and longer term benefits
o cost of implementing change
2) Owner Initiatives
Owners influence on their supply chains and on project outcomes?
3) Lean Practices, Tools and Behaviours
Presentations by people who have implemented lean to improve
performance:
o Operational innovation, changing the way work gets done
o Information technology to improve communication, BIM, planning
o Impact on non-financial outcomes such as quality, safety,
operations
o Innovation enhancing communication and cultural alignment.
3. Guidelines for abstracts:
Presentations will be 30 minutes in duration, with 15 minutes for Q&A.
Total 45 minutes.
The abstract should emphasize the significance of the results and/or
major technical merits of the final paper and presentation.
Please submit a 100 - 200 word abstract.
Deadline for submissions = June 1st, 2012.
Decisions will be made and notifications delivered by June 15th, 2012
Submitted abstracts should include:
1. Session/Presentation title.
2. General topic area and objectives.
3. Overview on what the audience will learn.
4. Presenter name, job title and FULL contact details
phone/mobile/email.
If doing a joint presentation with a client/case study please
provide full details of the co-presenter.
5. Please indicate whether LCI can upload the presentation after the
conference on the LCI Australia website.
6. Please provide a Marketing contact so that we may ensure the best
possible promotion of your participation in the conference.
Selection criterion includes:
Topic relevance and presenters involvement in lean delivery
Presentation of findings from a holistic perspective
Presentations advertising services will not be accepted
All abstracts should be submitted
Email: lciaustralia@apcaust.com.au
FAO: Mark Pope, LCI Australia Conference Committee Chair
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