The Lean PhD
Radically Improve the Efficiency, Quality and Impact of Your Research
Published on 7. June 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
XIII, 110 pages
978-1-352-00282-9 (ISBN)
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.Reviews / Votes
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 *More details
Series
Edition
1st ed. 2018
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 148 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
174 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-352-00282-9 (9781352002829)
DOI
10.26777/978-1-352-00283-6
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
05/2018
1st Edition
Bloomsbury Academic
€31.99
Available for download
Person
Julian Kirchherr is Assistant Professor of Sustainable Business and Innovation Studies at Utrecht University, The Netherlands.
Content
Preface.- 1. The PhD as a Start-Up.- 2. Launching the PhD.- 3. Executing the PhD.- 4. Exiting the PhD.- 5. Towards Lean Science.- Afterword.