It is a common occurrence to have a number of tasks that
need to be completed within the same time frame.
Unfortunately it is not always possible to complete all
these tasks within their assigned time frames when they have conflicting
deadlines. Even if it is possible, some tasks will carry more importance and
urgency and will need to be completed before the rest.
The Eisenhower Method is a useful tool to help determine the
priority of each task and was used by U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower to
organise and prioritise his tasks:
·
Assign a criteria of important/not important to
each task
·
Assign a criteria of urgent/not urgent to each
task
·
Place each task in a quadrant of a matrix as
illustrate below and prioritise accordingly
Important tasks are those that are necessary to achieve the
business deliverables and goals within their specified time frames.
Urgent tasks are those that require immediate attention and are
usually unexpected unless they are unaddressed tasks approaching their
deadline.
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