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Leadership Whiteboard | The 20/60/20 Rule
Henry Ford said, “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is a success. Period.” People love simple tools that boost productivity and morale but also provide successful, quality results.
How often has a team member or volunteer poured tons of effort into a project, only for it to fall short of your expectations? Or worse, they invite others to participate without consulting you, creating tasks or commitments that make changing course embarrassing for everyone involved.
They are fully invested at that point, and criticism can feel like a personal blow.
To keep you on the same path, the 20/60/20 rule provides a straightforward approach to launch initiatives and events like youth camps, Christmas programs, or Easter celebrations. Here’s how it works:
First 20%: Before any work begins, the team member presents ideas for your input or approval. This collaboration ensures alignment from the start.
Next 60%: They execute the plan independently, sticking to the agreed vision.
Final 20%: Before finalizing everything, you meet again for a final review, tweaking as needed. Changes are minimal since you are both already aligned on the big picture.
This approach keeps everyone “rowing in the same direction” and minimizes frustration. Try it for smoother teamwork and better results.
