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One Number Per Role

Each team member: one number owning their core responsibility this quarter.

50 min Intermediate

Goal

End "I work on 10 things all important" — focus each on one central number.

Steps

  1. 1
    Per role: what outcome, if not delivered, makes the role pointless?
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
Each member knows the number they're judged on.

Evidence base

School: EOS / Traction / One Thing

Founders: Gino Wickman · Gary Keller (2007)

Wickman — Traction (2007) introduced EOS; Keller — The One Thing (2013) on power of single focus.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "One Number Per Role" take?
This exercise takes about 50 minutes, practiced with another person in a Written reflection format.
When will I notice the effect of "One Number Per Role"?
Each member knows the number they're judged on. In the short term: In a quarter, overall performance up — focus clarified.
Is "One Number Per Role" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on EOS / Traction / One Thing (Gino Wickman, Gary Keller (2007)). Wickman — Traction (2007) introduced EOS; Keller — The One Thing (2013) on power of single focus.
Is "One Number Per Role" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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