Prioritizing in Projects with Eisenhower Decision Matrix

Abstract:

Figure 1: The Eisenhower Decision Matrix,

Whenever a project is to be started or ongoing, it is important to prioritize your projects. A reason to prioritize is to make sure that your resources, which is limited, is used in the best possible way. The Eisenhower Decision matrix is a good tool for prioritizing tasks in a project. The tool always asks two central and important questions: If a task is urgent and if a task is important? This helps group tasks and deadlines, which makes sure that time is not used on tasks or deadlines which is not important. The Eisenhower Decision Matrix

Firstly, this article will provide the state-of-the-art history of the Eisenhower Decision Matrix. Next the article provides information on why it is relevant in project management. Next the tool is presented with its features and how it is used. Afterwards, a thorough discussion of the limitations of the Eisenhower Decision Matrix is presented. Lastly, some additional reading materials on the tool will be presented.

Relation to Project management

- Prioritizing task and deadlines

- Are they necessary to do?