The Eisenhower Matrix: How to Prioritize Your to-Do List [2024] • Asana


How to get the important stuff done.
The Eisenhower Matrix:
Dwight Eisenhower was known for his prolific productivity. His secret?
"What is important is seldom urgent and what is urgent is seldom important."
The Eisenhower Matrix is a... See more
For high-priority tasks , like designing the main user interface content or creating content for a major product launch, you might spend 10–20 hours a week. These tasks need detailed planning and close collaboration with your team.
Medium-priority tasks , such as updating help center articles or creating content for minor feature updates, might take... See more
Medium-priority tasks , such as updating help center articles or creating content for minor feature updates, might take... See more
It’s time to upgrade from “hard-working” to “highly efficient”
Focus on one big thing
I used to make long to-do lists and feel guilty about not completing them.
Now, I structure my to-do list as follows:
If I finish my one big thing, then my day is a success. To find it, I use this matrix:
The Eisenhower matrix
This matrix does have one flaw. From my... See more
I used to make long to-do lists and feel guilty about not completing them.
Now, I structure my to-do list as follows:
One big thing Less important thing Less important thing
If I finish my one big thing, then my day is a success. To find it, I use this matrix:
The Eisenhower matrix
This matrix does have one flaw. From my... See more