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Sarah Lethbridge serves as Pro Dean of External Engagement and Reader in Logistics and Operations Management at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University. Her role focuses on bridging academic research with industry needs through Cardiff's business community network. She joined the university in 2005 as a Senior Researcher in the Lean Enterprise Research Centre, where she developed expertise in implementing lean methodologies across healthcare, public services, and private sectors.
Her research examines the interconnection of lean concepts and tools, with current emphasis on Service Design, Visual Management, and the evolution of continuous improvement programs. Key research areas include:
- Translating manufacturing lean principles to service contexts
- Organizational effectiveness through visual management
- Lean thinking's relationship with entrepreneurship
- Sustainable continuous improvement frameworks
Honors include:
- British Academy of Management Best Full Paper Award (2014)
She directs executive education programs for organizations including Nestlé, Ministry of Justice, Legal & General, and multiple UK councils. Administrative roles include:
- Organizer of Public Sector Lean Thinktank
- Founder of Lean Thinking in Universities Conference
- Member: Chartered Association of Business School's Executive Education Committee
- Cardiff University's CPD Steering Group
