Result-Time Ratio Analysis
Productivity measurement comparing output value against time invested. Identifies high-leverage activities producing disproportionate results and low-leverage time sinks. Enables data-driven prioritization by focusing on activities with highest result-to-time ratios rather than just time tracking.
Last updated: 2026-03-18 11:25
Overview
Result-Time Ratio Analysis measures output value against time spent to identify highest-leverage activities.
Calculation
Result Value / Time Invested = Leverage Ratio
Process
- List major activities/projects
- Estimate time spent on each
- Assess results/value produced
- Calculate ratio
- Rank by leverage
- Do more of high-ratio activities
Common Findings
- 20% of activities produce 80% of results
- Some "productive" work has low leverage
- Strategic activities often highest ratio
- Meetings frequently lowest ratio
Pricing
Free analysis practice.
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