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Simplified Pareto Analysis

20% work generates 80% of the advantage

Here is a simplified procedure to conduct a Pareto Analysis:

Goal

  • Identify which 20% provides greatest advantage

To Conduct Pareto Analysis

  • List possible options
  • Group items, if possible
  • Score the items
  • Sort items—highest score first
  • Address highest scored items first

Analysis

  • Score indicates most benefit
  • Highest-score items indicate greatest return
  • Lowest-score items may cost more than potential return

Originally posted at PMServicesNW.com