Exploring lean office in project management by means of a systematic literature review

Abstract

PurposeThis study aims to find the main contributions from lean office (LO) that can be applied to the project management field, correlating these two areas toward an improvement in project management performance.Design/methodology/approachThis paper uses a systematic literature review as a methodological approach to find the main potential contributions from LO that can be applied to project management.FindingsThis study has selected the 13 most cited potential contributions from LO and its level of occurrence in a systematic literature review (SLR).Research limitations/implicationsThis study explores theoretical aspects of LO benefits on project management, and further empirical studies are needed to determine the risks and benefits of the concept listed here.Practical implicationsThe practical implications are that the most cited potential contribution from LO to the project management and those can be used as a guidance for project managers.Originality/valueThis article highlights the potential contributions from LO to project management field, which is novelty in the face of the existent literature.