Doing the Important as well as the Urgent
Most people find that the urgent things they have to do constantly over-ride the important
things (which can always be left until another day).
The Four Quadrants can be used to sort out your 'To Do' list into four sections.
The key is to find time to focus on Quandrant 2 items, because these are likely to bring about
long term benefits. According to Stephen Covey, Quandrant 2 activities include: relationship building;
planning; prevention; recognising new opportunities; and recreation.
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Urgent |
Not Urgent |
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Important |
Quadrant 1 |
Quadrant 2 |
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Not Important |
Quadrant 3 |
Quadrant 4 |
Note: This web page is not intended to provide comprehensive coverage of the subject, merely a brief introduction to provoke thought and to lead to a more in depth understanding and application of the topic, either through further reading - or from me as your management consultant, executive trainer or personal coach in a consultancy project, training course, workshop or seminar.
References and Further Reading
Covey, Stephen R. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. Simon and Schuster. 1992