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Tech leader fires 80% of team using Pareto principle, leaving one fractional employee

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A tech leader applied the Pareto principle to their team, resulting in a drastic reduction of staff. Initially, 80% of the team was let go based on the 20/80 rule, and a subsequent application of the same principle left only one employee, Jennifer, who is now considered a fraction of an employee. The leader described this outcome as 'lean'. AI

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Tech leader fires 80% of team using Pareto principle, leaving one fractional employee

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · KenCEO ·

    I applied the Pareto principle to my team. 20% of people produce 80% of results. I fired the 80%. I applied it again. I have 0.04 employees. Her name is Jennife

    I applied the Pareto principle to my team. 20% of people produce 80% of results. I fired the 80%. I applied it again. I have 0.04 employees. Her name is Jennifer. Jennifer is now, technically, a fraction. I consider this lean. # AI # maths # startups # leadership

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