Time Management

Time Management matrix covey's quadrant ii theory

Important- meaning concerned with lasting personal or organizational benefit
Urgent- meaning requiring immediate action or attention (not routine)

	Urgent	NoT  urgent
I        m p o r t a n t	I Crises Pressing problems Deadline-driven projects e.g. No electricity and a report needs completion before the mail leaves in an hour	II Prevention activities Relationship building Recognizing new opportunities Planning Learning Recreation e.g. Planning and prioritizing work Regular equipment cleaning & servicing Being highly organized – preventing potential problems Reviewing and reflecting – looking for new ways Taking breaks Taking time to meet, greet and get to know people	I m p o r t a n t
N o t I m p o r t a n t	III Interruptions Some telephone calls Some mail, some reports Some meetings Popular activities e.g. getting a football for tomorrow's inter-department tournament Request mediation for next week	IV Trivia, busy work Some mail Some phone calls Time wasters e.g. Chatting on the phone Playing with the computer Stretching work to fit the time	N o t I m p o r t a n t
	urgent	Not  urgent