How to Become an 80/20 Manager and Achieve Exceptional Results at Work

Achieve extraordinary results with ordinary effort

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8 min readJun 14, 2022

The 80/20 manager applies the 80/20 rule to every aspect of their work. They prioritize work that will make a difference, eliminate work that gives an illusion of productivity and double down their efforts on work that actually moves them forward. They achieve extraordinary results with ordinary effort. Applying the 80/20 principle helps them achieve exceptional results — without the stress of working long hours or getting caught up in the busyness from doing meaningless work. — Credit: Author

The Pareto principle states “80% of outcomes come from 20% of the effort.” In other words, a significant portion of the work you put in goes to waste while a small part of it brings results.

How to Become an 80/20 Manager and Achieve Exceptional Results at Work

Achieve extraordinary results with ordinary effort

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