Profiling the competencies of lean management professionals: A skill requirement comparison across the UK, USA and German employment markets

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

This research paper concentrates on the advertised job profiles of lean management professionals in the USA, UK and Germany, with the aim of providing a framework of commonly required competencies. Comparing results between the three countries reveals both similarities and differences in skill preferences, for example US-based companies are far more focused on project administration, and German companies place low priority on leadership skills.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2019), "Profiling the competencies of lean management professionals: A skill requirement comparison across the UK, USA and German employment markets", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 27 No. 7, pp. 45-47. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-04-2019-0111