Fafo
Sol Skinnarland is an accomplished Associate Professor at Østfold University College since April 2017 and a Researcher at Fafo since 1993. Skinnarland specializes in enterprise development, lean practices in project-based production, change processes, sick leave absence, and value/supply chain analysis, with a focus on interdisciplinary and collaborative work organization in private enterprises. Previous research contributions include conference papers presented at IGLC between 2004 and 2012, addressing topics like collaborative planning and knowledge creation. Additionally, as the Academic Coordinator for Lean Construction - NO from 2007 to 2010, Skinnarland played a key role in establishing a national network to disseminate academic knowledge in project-based industries. Educational credentials include a Doctor of Business Administration from Edinburgh Business School and an MBA in organization and management from Heriot-Watt University.
Fafo
Fafo is an independent social science research foundation that develops knowledge on the conditions for participation in working life, organisational life, society and politics, the relationship between politics and living conditions, as well as on democracy, development and value creation. For us, it is particularly important to highlight the perspectives of employees and those who are excluded from the labour market.