<h2 id="e0e04676-03af-4073-86fa-efedbc41482c" data-toc-id="e0e04676-03af-4073-86fa-efedbc41482c" class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" style="text-align: left; font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.2;">Strike the Right Balance Between Planning and Action</h2>The 1/3, 2/3 Planning Rule Poster explains one of the simplest—but most effective—principles in continuous improvement and project management: spend enough time planning to succeed, but don't let planning prevent action.Whether you're leading an A3 project, Kaizen event, process improvement effort, or day-to-day operational work, this practical guideline helps teams avoid analysis paralysis while reducing costly mistakes and unnecessary rework.<img src="https://ezycourse.b-cdn.net/5664/cmrdj440k3ueqxkquhs5o7dwi.png" alt="image" containerstyle="position: relative; width: 454px; height: auto; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px auto;" wrapperstyle="display: flex;"><hr><h2 id="20389018-1936-49d3-80cc-84de07331faa" data-toc-id="20389018-1936-49d3-80cc-84de07331faa" style="text-align: left; font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.2;">What You'll Learn</h2>This poster introduces:<ul><li>What the 1/3, 2/3 Planning Rule is</li><li>Why balancing planning and execution matters</li><li>When to apply the concept</li><li>How the rule supports faster, more effective improvement efforts</li><li>Situations where too much—or too little—planning creates problems</li></ul><hr><h2 id="abe90884-62d8-4f73-a703-3ab5885fd21b" data-toc-id="abe90884-62d8-4f73-a703-3ab5885fd21b" style="text-align: left; font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.2;">Designed for Practical Application</h2>Rather than presenting theory alone, this reference includes guidance that helps leaders and team members put the concept into practice during real improvement work.Inside you'll find topics such as:<ul><li>Practical planning considerations</li><li>Leadership guidance</li><li>Frontline coaching reminders</li><li>Common planning mistakes to avoid</li><li>Related continuous improvement concepts and tools</li><li>Skills reinforced by using the approach</li></ul><hr><h2 id="837d2a6f-0c15-4458-b6a8-1da82762f636" data-toc-id="837d2a6f-0c15-4458-b6a8-1da82762f636" style="text-align: left; font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.2;">Perfect For</h2><ul><li>Lean Manufacturing</li><li>Continuous Improvement Teams</li><li>A3 Problem Solving</li><li>Kaizen Events</li><li>Daily Management</li><li>Supervisors and Frontline Leaders</li><li>Operations Managers</li><li>Continuous Improvement Training Rooms</li></ul><hr><h2 id="efec4af9-b1af-4bd2-b17e-e7e33c4eec6b" data-toc-id="efec4af9-b1af-4bd2-b17e-e7e33c4eec6b" style="text-align: left; font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.2;">Why This Poster Belongs in Your Workplace</h2>The best improvement teams don't spend months planning—or rush into solutions without preparation. The 1/3, 2/3 Planning Rule provides a memorable framework that helps teams develop better plans, execute with confidence, and continuously improve the quality of their decisions.Designed as part of the Velaction Continuous Improvement Terminology series, this poster serves as an everyday visual reminder that successful improvement comes from finding the right balance between thinking and doing.

CI Term Poster: 1/3, 2/3 Planning Rule

Learn how the 1/3, 2/3 Planning Rule helps teams balance planning and execution to reduce rework, improve focus, and deliver better results.

CI Term Poster: 1/3, 2/3 Planning Rule

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