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Tool 10: Running a Project Efficiently—The Kaizen Planning Process

The Kaizen planning process allows you to eliminate unnecessary activities and make better use of available resources in affordable housing projects. This results in greater efficiency—and, thus, cost savings that can be passed on to homebuyers or renters.

Process steps:

  1. Map the current processes for project development.
  2. Identify the sub-processes and the steps involved at each stage.
  3. Do a “situation analysis” to contextualize process improvements.
  4. Have partners work together to eliminate unnecessary steps and streamline the process.
  5. Develop a new process map.
  6. Implement the new process and communication plan.
     
   

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