Learn To Manage More Effectively With Priority Matrix
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Delegating is no small feat; sometimes, it feels like as soon as other people get involved, even simple projects become far too complicated. To combat this, some of us try to go for it alone, containing the situation as much as possible, until eventually, we burn out or lose control. Rather than driving yourself crazy…
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If you have ever felt like your work day is not long enough to accomplish all of the tasks on your to do list, you are not alone. Oftentimes, you may find yourself crossing off one line item on your list, only to add two or three more. So what can you do about it? Rather…
Read morePresident Dwight D. Eisenhower stayed extremely busy as the 34th U.S. President, both commanding the Allied Forces during WWII and managing his duties as a decorated five-star general. It takes impressive organizational skills to succeed at just one of these positions, not to mention all three. Wondering how he did it? He used what’s is…
Read moreNo matter how badly we may wish for more, there are only 24 hours in a day. The best way to make the most of them is to maximize your productivity during those hours. Learning to manage time doesn’t have to be a burden. Here are four creative and effective ways to manage your day, allowing…
Read moreRecently I stumbled on an amazing TEDx video called “Learning How to Learn” by Barbara Oakley. I’m constantly inspired by people who take the hard road to improve themselves — and Barbara strikes me as one of the most astounding examples. The amazing thing about the talk was how practical and simple her advice was….
Read morePriority Quadrants are often overlooked, as there are many other popular ways to manage tasks. A few of them include: Manage by calendar. All tasks have time and date. Everything is scheduled. Manage by lists. Everything is written down linearly. Manage by “post-it’s”. The most important tasks are sitting on some prominent space thats visible…
Read moreSWOT stands for strengths and weaknesses, opportunities, threats. The first two are internal factors we all have and the second two are external factors we all experience. While we do have at least some control over our internal factors we do not have any control over the external factors. When it comes to an analysis…
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What is Project Management? Definition of Project Management Project Management is working with a team, or multiple teams in different concentrations in order to plan a project while managing a company’s resources to accomplish all the tasks that constitute a project. As a result, it is important to accomplish the project on a schedule and…
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President Eisenhower reportedly managed his tasks by categorizing them into a 2×2 matrix – Importance x Urgency. We describe this method as the Eisenhower Method or the Eisenhower Matrix. This article describes what the Eisenhower Matrix is, how to use it, and briefly introduces Priority Matrix software as a solution to managing it. Why Use the Eisenhower…
Read moreWe have mentioned GTD (Getting Things Done) by David Allen before, but we haven’t explained the methodology behind the world-famous “work-life management system.” GTD has inspired a plethora of software tools, books, apps, classes, websites, and seminars based on its methodology. Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity is the title of a bestselling…
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