The Eisenhower matrix - prioritise with ease

Explained

The Eisenhower Matrix is a tool that helps you decide what to work on first, what to plan for later, what to give to someone else, and what to ignore. It’s a great way to organize your tasks based on how important and urgent they are, making it easier to manage your time well. In this guide, we’ll look at how to use this tool better—whether on your own or with a team.

The Eisenhower Matrix (also called the Urgent-Important Matrix) is a way to decide what you should work on now and what you shouldn’t. It splits tasks into four boxes:

1. Do Now (Urgent & Important): These tasks must be done right away because they have big consequences if ignored.
2. Delegate (Urgent & Not Important): These are tasks that need to be done soon, but they don’t require your specific skills. You can pass them to someone else.
3. Schedule (Important & Not Urgent): These tasks are important but don’t need to be done right away, so you can plan them for later.
4. Delete (Not Urgent & Not Important): These tasks aren’t important and don’t need to be done, so they should be removed from your list.