We’ve talked before about the power and importance of simplicity. Now let’s take it one step further by incorporating the power of threes…There is a certain beauty and magic in threes…three choices, three alternative solutions, three core beliefs, three action steps…all of these feel comfortable, are easy to recall, and can be readily tracked.
So as you look to simplify your business and increase both effectiveness and efficiency, apply these simple rules…
1. When evaluating alternatives for any decision, consider three alternatives, no more, no less. If you have more, eliminate and consolidate to focus attention on the three most important relative to the decision you are making.
2. When creating action plans, define three steps that you will take to create a clear pathway to success. With a limited number of action steps you increase the chance of them being achieved, and you increase the level of engagement of everyone because the objectives are clear and specific.
3. When examining problems, identify three possible causes or three specific symptoms, and develop solutions for each before making your final decision. You’ll make better decisions, and you’ll deepen your understanding of the problem which will help you prevent future problems.
Bottom Line: Try this for a month and see what happens…chances are when you leverage the power of threes and simplify everything, you’ll see a definite improvement in results at all levels!
A WORD OF WARNING: Don’t use this concept artificially to simply organize longer lists into subsets of threes…force yourself to simplify and focus in on ONLY three options!
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