The Eisenhower Matrix

An Eisenhower Matrix breaks a to-do list into the four categories below:

1. Has items that are both urgent and important, is to be tackled immediately.
2. Items that are important but not urgent, can be scheduled for a later time.
3. Tasks deemed urgent but...

The Eisenhower Matrix system forces us to prioritize important tasks over urgent tasks.

Put your tasks in one of four separate categories:

• Urgent and Important tasks/projects to be completed immediately.
• Not Urgent & Important...

The matrix consists of a square divided into 4 quadrants:

1. Important/Urgent quadrants are done immediately and personally;
2. Important/Not Urgent quadrants get an end date and are done personally;
3. Unimportant/Urgent quadrants are delegated;
4. ...