The Lean PhD

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Radically Improve the Efficiency, Quality and Impact of Your Research

By Julian Kirchherr

Series: Bloomsbury Research Skills

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The Lean PhD fundamentally challenges traditional doctoral research by applying lean methodologies popularised by start-ups. It guides PhD students through adopting techniques like minimal viable product development, rapid prototyping, and pivoting at every stage—from topic selection to feedback—to increase efficiency, save time, and enhance impact. Packed with practical advice, real researcher insights, and empirical support, it offers a fresh, streamlined approach to postgraduate research.
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Essential reading for prospective and current PhD students seeking to accelerate their academic careers through a more efficient, impact-driven doctoral experience.

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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.

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Endorsed by acclaimed academics, this book is praised for its revolutionary approach that overturns conventional PhD processes. Professor Marko Hekkert describes it as inspiring and paradigm-challenging, recommending even partial adoption of its ideas for a more enjoyable PhD journey. Asit K. Biswas and George Higgins also commend it for its forward-thinking guidance and focus on engaging wider audiences beyond academia.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781352002829

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 June 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 144.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 124

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About the Author

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

The Lean PhD