The Eisenhower urgent/important matrix
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| − | ''The Eisenhower matrix'', also known under the name of ''Eisenhower Decision Matrix, Eisenhower Box, or Urgent-Important Matrix'' is | + | Prioritization of actions and obligations is an inseperable part of effective project management. Defining a prioritization framework supports building an impactful project roadmap.<ref name="PMCB"> ''The-Product-Managers-Complete-Guide-to-Prioritization-by-ProductPlan'', © ProductPlan 2023.</ref> ''The Eisenhower matrix'', also known under the name of ''Eisenhower Decision Matrix, Eisenhower Box, or Urgent-Important Matrix'' is one of task and actions' prioritization methods designed to enhance productivity and time-management efficiency. The tool’s concept was developed by a former president of the United States Dwight Eisenhower. Eisenhower based the idea on categorizing certain items by taking into account their urgency and importance. <ref name="PM"> ''https://www.productplan.com/glossary/eisenhower-matrix/'', 6th of February 2023 </ref> |
| − | This article looks further into the Eisenhower Matrix as a Project, Program and Portfolio management method from the perspective of people and their self-management performance. Following chapters discuss historical background of the matrix, next moving to the characterization of the template itself split into 4 specific quadrants. Subsequently, application of the tool both in daily life and in project management cases is presented, followed by examples. The article also examines possible effects of merging the Eisenhower Matrix with other used prioritization methods, resulting in enhanced deliverables. Lastly, drawbacks and limitations of the Eisenhower box are examined, considering the fact of the method’s simplicity. | + | This article looks further into the Eisenhower Matrix as a Project, Program and Portfolio management method from the perspective of people and their self-management performance. Following chapters discuss historical background of the matrix, next moving to the characterization of the template itself split into 4 specific quadrants. Subsequently, application of the tool both in daily life and in project management cases is presented, followed by examples. The article also examines possible effects of merging the Eisenhower Matrix with other used prioritization methods, resulting in enhanced deliverables. <ref name="TSD"> ''The Sung Diagram: Revitalizing the |
| + | Eisenhower Matrix", Hannah Bratterud1, Mac Burgess2, Brittany Terese Fasy2(B) , | ||
| + | David L. Millman2 , Troy Oster2, and Eunyoung (Christine) Sung2, 2021 LINK:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Christine-Sung/publication/343686873_The_Sung_Diagram_Revitalizing_the_Eisenhower_Matrix/links/60066bc392851c13fe1f5aa2/The-Sung-Diagram-Revitalizing-the-Eisenhower-Matrix.pdf </ref> <ref name="AHP"> ''Eisenhower matrix * Saaty AHP = Strong actions prioritization? Theoretical | ||
| + | literature and lessons drawn from empirical evidences'', Alfred Homère NGANDAM MFONDOUM1*, Mesmin TCHINDJANG2, Jean Valery | ||
| + | MEFIRE MFONDOUM3, Isabelle MAKOUET4, 2019 LINK:https://www.iaetsdjaras.org/gallery/3-february-880.pdf </ref> Lastly, drawbacks and limitations of the Eisenhower box are examined, considering the fact of the method’s simplicity. | ||
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Revision as of 18:49, 6 February 2023
Prioritization of actions and obligations is an inseperable part of effective project management. Defining a prioritization framework supports building an impactful project roadmap.[1] The Eisenhower matrix, also known under the name of Eisenhower Decision Matrix, Eisenhower Box, or Urgent-Important Matrix is one of task and actions' prioritization methods designed to enhance productivity and time-management efficiency. The tool’s concept was developed by a former president of the United States Dwight Eisenhower. Eisenhower based the idea on categorizing certain items by taking into account their urgency and importance. [2]
This article looks further into the Eisenhower Matrix as a Project, Program and Portfolio management method from the perspective of people and their self-management performance. Following chapters discuss historical background of the matrix, next moving to the characterization of the template itself split into 4 specific quadrants. Subsequently, application of the tool both in daily life and in project management cases is presented, followed by examples. The article also examines possible effects of merging the Eisenhower Matrix with other used prioritization methods, resulting in enhanced deliverables. [3] [4] Lastly, drawbacks and limitations of the Eisenhower box are examined, considering the fact of the method’s simplicity.
Contents |
Historical background
Dwight Eisenhower
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Framework
Quadrant 1
Quadrant 2
Quadrant 3
Quadrant 4
Application of the matrix
Daily life duties' prioritization
Implementation in Project, program and portfolio management
Merging with other prioritization methods
AHP method
The Sun Diagram
Drawbacks and limitations
References
- ↑ The-Product-Managers-Complete-Guide-to-Prioritization-by-ProductPlan, © ProductPlan 2023.
- ↑ https://www.productplan.com/glossary/eisenhower-matrix/, 6th of February 2023
- ↑ The Sung Diagram: Revitalizing the Eisenhower Matrix", Hannah Bratterud1, Mac Burgess2, Brittany Terese Fasy2(B) , David L. Millman2 , Troy Oster2, and Eunyoung (Christine) Sung2, 2021 LINK:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Christine-Sung/publication/343686873_The_Sung_Diagram_Revitalizing_the_Eisenhower_Matrix/links/60066bc392851c13fe1f5aa2/The-Sung-Diagram-Revitalizing-the-Eisenhower-Matrix.pdf
- ↑ Eisenhower matrix * Saaty AHP = Strong actions prioritization? Theoretical literature and lessons drawn from empirical evidences, Alfred Homère NGANDAM MFONDOUM1*, Mesmin TCHINDJANG2, Jean Valery MEFIRE MFONDOUM3, Isabelle MAKOUET4, 2019 LINK:https://www.iaetsdjaras.org/gallery/3-february-880.pdf
