Uncommon Sense - Tools to Improve your Work Forever

The Humble Pareto


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Are you seeing so many opportunities for improvement that you just don’t know where to start?

Don’t fall into the trap of prioritising projects where people are shouting loudest, or wasting time with complex cost-benefit analysis, PMI Director Consultant Sean Buckland tells us - you need the help of the humble Pareto Chart.  Undervalued by many, this straightforward tool will help you to identify the vital few issues that you need to focus your improvement efforts on to generate the biggest wins.

The benefits are wide and deep, so listen now to hear why you should master this important tool today.

Already convinced that this is the tool for you?  Learn more about how to use it to make an impact here:

  • Essential Green Belt Tools video series:  Pareto Chart

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