The 80/20 of Work Systems: What Actually Matters Most

The 80/20 of Work Systems: What Actually Matters Most Do you feel like you’re spending more time organizing your work than actually getting it done? In this episode of the Get Organized at Work Podcast, host Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt shares how the 80/20 rule applies to productivity and leadership systems. You’ll learn which work systems actually stick—your calendar, a single task hub, and a consistent meeting rhythm—and how they drive 80% of your results. Through real leader examples, Kayla shows you how to simplify your systems, avoid “busy organizing” that wastes time, and focus on what truly moves the needle. If you’re ready to build sustainable workflows, increase productivity, and get organized at work, this episode will help you streamline your approach and lead with confidence. ✨ Keywords included: 80/20 rule, productivity, work systems, get organized at work, task hub, calendar, meeting rhythm, simplify work, avoid busywork, leadership, consistency, workflows, increase productivity.   📌 Links & Resources: Join the free Get Organized at Work Community → click here. Upgrade to Chaos Crushers for exclusive podcast episodes → click here. Vote for your favorite upcoming merch → click here. Get your systems organized with the Get Organized at Work Blueprint Course (member pricing - $75 OFF) → click here. HOW TO SUPPORT KAYLA & GET ORGANIZED AT WORK PODCAST 📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylafaheyahrndt/ Follow the podcast on Instagram: Get Organized At Work Podcast (@getorganizedatwork) • Instagram photos and videos Leave me a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/GetOrganizedAtWorkPodcast -- 🚀 The Get Organized at Work Blueprint Course is Ready For You! 🎉 Course Sign Up Page Link! Click here! Inside the course, we’ll cover:1️⃣ Foundations of Proactive Leadership2️⃣ Mastering Leader Standard Work3️⃣ Project Prioritization & Time Management4️⃣ Effective Delegation and Focusing on the Right Work5️⃣ Discovering Your Leadership Presence & Personal Work Brand6️⃣ Effective Communication & Influence   RECENT EPISODES: Why You Don’t Need to Organize Your Email or Notes (and What to Do Instead) 7 Game-Changing Lessons I’ve Learned from Hosting the Get Organized at Work Podcast What’s Stopping You? The Career You’d Choose If Fear Wasn’t a Factor - Reclaim Your Fulfillment at Work Soft Life Systems: Organizing Your Work for a Less Hectic Life Unplug to Recharge: Smart Summer Scheduling for Leaders How to Ask For Help at Work WITHOUT Saying "I'm So Busy" How to Get Promoted by Getting Organized: The Real Secrets They Don't Teach You Karen Read’s Attorneys - What Leadership Skills Can We Learn from Them? 🏆20K Downloads! Consistency Wins: Why Rough Drafts are OK & Takeaways from the May Challenge Reflect & Celebrate: How Small Check-Ins Keep You Consistent at Work (Week 4 – May Consistency Challenge) Build Your Leadership Rhythm: 3 Daily Habits That Stick (Week 3 – May Consistency Challenge) Celebrate the Small Wins: How 10 Minutes a Day Builds Real Progress (Week 2 – May Consistency Challenge) Master Your Focus: The One-Thing Rule for Consistent Progress at Work (Week 1 - May Consistency Challenge) How Your Why Fuels Consistency at Work (and in Leadership) - Sharing MY WHY with You Stuck in the Procrastination Cycle? How to Beat it with Consistency over Perfection! Get Organized at Work Blueprint Course is LIVE TODAY! 6 Major Career Lessons I've Learned March Madness Hacks: 5-Min Tips to Boost Work Productivity (That You Might Not Have Thought Of!) 3 Signs You Need Better Organizational Systems at Work - Which One is Holding You Back? Spring Forward - How to Get Organized at Work in 6 Simple Steps How to Get Promoted at Work: Prove Your Value, Tips for Career Advancement Efficiency Hacks - How to Be Your Own Project Manager with Asana, ChatGPT, and Bullet Journals Feelin