The Lean PhD: Radically Improve the Efficiency, Quality and Impact of Your Research

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Lean PhD: Radically Improve the Efficiency, Quality and Impact of Your Research
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Julian Kirchherr
SeriesBloomsbury Research Skills
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:110
Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 148
ISBN/Barcode 9781352002829
ClassificationsDewey:378.2
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Red Globe Press
Publication Date 7 June 2018
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This book fundamentally challenges the way in which PhDs are currently pursued. It applies lean methodologies - which have been embraced by start-ups - to the doctoral research process. It explains how to apply techniques such as the minimal viable product (MVP) approach, rapid prototyping and pivoting to each stage, from choosing a topic to seeking feedback, in order to save time, make the process more efficient and demonstrate impact. Chapters are enriched with insights from PhD researchers, practical guidance on going lean and a wealth of empirical data which supports this new approach to postgraduate research. This inspiring text is a must-read for prospective and current PhD students who wish to accelerate their careers in academia and beyond.

Author Biography

Julian Kirchherr is Assistant Professor of Sustainable Business and Innovation Studies at Utrecht University, The Netherlands.

Reviews

This book is an excellent read that proposes a PhD process that is the complete opposite of any PhD process I have supervised. It is refreshing and challenges existing paradigms about how a PhD process should look like. It will be inspiration for any PhD students. If you only adopt 10% of Julian's suggestions, your PhD may be a much more pleasant process. * Professor Marko Hekkert, Chairman of the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Utrecht University, The Netherlands * I wish this book was available when I did my PhD some 50 years ago. It is strongly recommended. * Asit K. Biswas, Visiting Professor, National University of Singapore, Singapore * If I had read this book prior to my PhD, I would have focused a lot more on reaching potentials users of my work beyond the scientific community where it quickly died. Many gold stars from me for this work! * George Higgins, Professor Emeritus, Trinity College, United States *