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Covey Time Management Matrix Mind Map

Quadrant of Quality & Personal
Leadership directly impacts how
easy or hard it is to manage the
Quadrant of Necessity
Manage the best you can.
Focus here. Achieve goals faster.
Be careful here. These activities may
appear urgent, when in relation to your
goals they are not.
Avoid as much as possible. The
more time you spend here the
fewer goals you achieve.
Managing Your
Time Effectively
Quadrant of Necessity:
Important, Urgent
Crisis
Medical emergencies
Pressing problems
Deadline-driven Projects
Prepatations for scheduled activites
Quadrant of Quality &
personal Leadership: Important,
Not urgent
Preparation/Planning
Relationship-building
Quadrant of Waste:
Not Important, Not Urgent
Trivia, busywork
Junk mail
Some phone messages/email
Time wasters
Escape activities
Viewing mindless TV shows
Quadrant of Deception:
Not Important, Urgent
Interruptions, some calls
Some mail & reports
Some meetings
Many "pressing" matters
Many popular activities
Prevention
Values clarification
Exercise
True recration/relaxation
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The Covey Time Management Matrix Mind Map illustrates the framework for prioritizing your time and tasks for maximum efficiency and productivity. This model, developed by Steven Covey, author of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, employs a four-quadrant system to help you categorize each task, responsibility, and aspect of your life. The goal of using this method is to improve personal and professional relationships while also promoting growth and accomplishment. Each quadrant has a unique property intended to assist you in prioritizing your tasks and responsibilities. As illustrated in this Covey Time Management Matrix Mind Map, using the Covey Time Management Matrix can provide numerous benefits in the workplace.
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