Enabling lean through human capacity building: an investigation of small and medium contractors

Purpose This paper investigates the lean enabling human capacities and develops a framework integrating individual, organisational environmental level strategies to build for successful implementation of small medium contractors (SMCs) in Sri Lanka. Design/methodology/approach An interpretivism stance is adopted, qualitative research approach used. The data collection technique adopted semi-structured interviews. In total, 24 experts with experience SMCs were interviewed, analysed through code based content analysis using NVivo10. Findings Team working skills, critical thinking, leadership, communication work ethics, knowledge positive attitudes identified as SMCs. developed this study provides that can be used necessary construction Practical implications will beneficial SMCs, academics, researchers government institutions developing countries, which share socio-economic, demographic or cultural traits similar Originality/value A novel capacity building required those order accelerate contributes body it uncovers Lankan