Time Management Matrix

Time Management Matrix from Stephen Covey’s book “First Things First”

Urgent Not Urgent
I(MANAGE)

  • Crisis
  • Medical emergencies
  • Pressing problems
  • Deadline-driven projects
  • Last-minute preparations for scheduled activities
II(FOCUS)

  • Preparation/planning
  • Prevention
  • Values clarification
  • Exercise
  • Relationship-building
  • True recreation/relaxation
Quadrant of Necessity Quadrant of Quality &
Personal Leadership
III

(AVOID)

  • Interruptions, some calls
  • Some mail & reports
  • Some meetings
  • Many “pressing” matters
  • Many popular activities
IV

(AVOID)

  • Trivia, busywork
  • Junk mail
  • Some phone messages/email
  • Time wasters
  • Escape activities
Quadrant of Deception Quadrant of Waste

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