Using the 1-3-5 Rule Correctly (+To-Do List Template)

The 1-3-5 rule is about effectively organizing personal (or team-level) work. By turning big targets into small bit-size pieces of work. That has both clear "how to" and "why"

On schedule (every week/month/etc.) we plan a goal, that has to be reached. Then we try to understand what will help us to reach this goal. And then plan a finite number of things to make the work done.

For better determination, we have these levels:

• 1 Objective (main goal) turns into 3 Key Actions (our "how to")

• Each Key Action contains up to 5 Tasks (real execution)

Ideas! 💡

This framework can be adapted to set:

• Objectives per Team

• Objectives per Department

• Personal to-do list for teammates, to work on some deliverables or big initiatives like Success Plans.

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Inspiration

There are also other approaches to this framework.

• We definitely like this article from Pandadoc, that in a very nice way explains this framework - why is it helpful, and how to use it their way.

• This framework in a great way is explained in the SuccessCoaching course

• It can also be used in a bit different way to improve your personal productivity. Check out this article for more details