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	The Eisen matrix is one of many ways to organize time, the fundamental basis for any time management process is linked to the planning process. The Eisenhower matrix will set the priorities, the vision and goal of the organization, furthermore, assist employees in determining their work and what is most important to accomplish. Its provides an outline of steps in the planning process linking time management to cost savings for an organization.		The Eisen matrix is one of many ways to organize time, the fundamental basis for any time management process is linked to the planning process. The Eisenhower matrix will set the priorities, the vision and goal of the organization, furthermore, assist employees in determining their work and what is most important to accomplish. Its provides an outline of steps in the planning process linking time management to cost savings for an organization.

	The Eisen shower matrix is the goal setting process to managing time as it is the basis for articulation of priorities, determination of action items. But more importantly, the vision of the organization is the foundation of determining if time is being utilized to advance or manage the organization. In juggling multiple tasks and responsibilities, individuals will have a better sense of what is important if they know the vision and goals of the organization to help them focus on priority projects. The method also plans a way to avoid wasted tasks and underproductive time.		The Eisen shower matrix is the goal setting process to managing time as it is the basis for articulation of priorities, determination of action items. But more importantly, the vision of the organization is the foundation of determining if time is being utilized to advance or manage the organization. In juggling multiple tasks and responsibilities, individuals will have a better sense of what is important if they know the vision and goals of the organization to help them focus on priority projects. The method also plans a way to avoid wasted tasks and underproductive time. <ref>JOURNAL ARTICLE Time Management, Farrell, Maggie - Journal of Library Administration — 2017, Volume 57, Issue 2, pp. 215-222</ref>

	The Eisen shower matrix helps leaders to determine where to spend the majority of one's time or how to direct others in their time management challenges. The Eisen shower matric is the main component of the planning process, that ensure the employees to know, the broader goals and priorities and will assist in allocating their time and assessing work responsibilities.		The Eisen shower matrix helps leaders to determine where to spend the majority of one's time or how to direct others in their time management challenges. The Eisen shower matric is the main component of the planning process, that ensure the employees to know, the broader goals and priorities and will assist in allocating their time and assessing work responsibilities.
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	The articulated priorities and time audit will assist the leader in determining how time should be allocated in order to be successful for the organization.		The articulated priorities and time audit will assist the leader in determining how time should be allocated in order to be successful for the organization.

	The Eisenhower matrix provide delegation, which is important as a time management tool, because it prioritizes the time of individuals while assigning responsibilities to those who are best able to manage a task due to time, level of responsibility, and/or knowledge. A leader learns to determine when a task is better managed by another individual or that individual needs to develop their skills in an area to be more effective or to build skills for career development.		The Eisenhower matrix provide delegation, which is important as a time management tool, because it prioritizes the time of individuals while assigning responsibilities to those who are best able to manage a task due to time, level of responsibility, and/or knowledge. A leader learns to determine when a task is better managed by another individual or that individual needs to develop their skills in an area to be more effective or to build skills for career development.<ref>JOURNAL ARTICLE Time Management, Farrell, Maggie - Journal of Library Administration — 2017, Volume 57, Issue 2, pp. 215-222</ref>

	Outlining the sphere of responsibility will help everyone in the organization to manage their time and this will contribute to effective decision-making processes.		Outlining the sphere of responsibility will help everyone in the organization to manage their time and this will contribute to effective decision-making processes.

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	The Eisenhower Matrix contains four quadrants that help prioritizing tasks based on their urgency. By determining if an assignment belongs in one of these quadrants, it becomes easier to prioritize, delegating to another or include it in a timetable.		The Eisenhower Matrix contains four quadrants that help prioritizing tasks based on their urgency. By determining if an assignment belongs in one of these quadrants, it becomes easier to prioritize, delegating to another or include it in a timetable.


	The first quadrant of the Eisenhower Matrix "Do" consists of the most important tasks.		The first quadrant of the Eisenhower Matrix "Do" consists of the most important tasks.
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	For putting tasks in this category, it's necessary to thoroughly analyze the priorities first for the assignments and then decide if they fit in the "Do" quadrant. For instance, if the task needs to be done within a day, or no longer than the next day, it is an urgent task.		For putting tasks in this category, it's necessary to thoroughly analyze the priorities first for the assignments and then decide if they fit in the "Do" quadrant. For instance, if the task needs to be done within a day, or no longer than the next day, it is an urgent task.

	The "schedule" Quadrant: These are important tasks but not urgent. They have a considerably greater influence on a long-term ability to meet the firm's objectives. This might entail a wide range of responsibilities ranging from emails, follow-ups, to more personal appointments etc. Generally, these tasks are in line with long-term goals and contribute to growth.<ref>https://www.ntaskmanager.com/blog/eisenhower-matrix/</ref>		The "schedule" Quadrant: These are important tasks but not urgent. They have a considerably greater influence on a long-term ability to meet the firm's objectives. This might entail a wide range of responsibilities ranging from emails, follow-ups, to more personal appointments etc. Generally, these tasks are in line with long-term goals and contribute to growth.<ref>https://www.ntaskmanager.com/blog/eisenhower-matrix/</ref>

	Quadrant two "schedule" allows the project manager to focus on opportunities and growth rather than obstacles and problems. When most of the tasks fall in this quadrant, the project manager needs to be proactive and prioritize activities while also contributing to achieving important goals.		Quadrant two "schedule" allows the project manager to focus on opportunities and growth, rather than obstacles and problems. When most of the tasks fall in this quadrant, the project manager needs to be proactive and prioritize activities while also contributing to achieving important goals.
	It is essential that the tasks need to be scheduled in a such a manner that they do not fall into the ‘urgent’ category. The project manager must ensure that there is adequate time to execute them while they still fit in this division.<ref>https://www.ntaskmanager.com/blog/eisenhower-matrix/</ref>		It is essential that the tasks need to be scheduled in a such a manner that they do not fall into the ‘urgent’ category. The project manager must ensure that there is adequate time to execute them while they still fit in this division.<ref>https://www.ntaskmanager.com/blog/eisenhower-matrix/</ref>



	The "Delegate" Quadrant: These tasks are not as important, but they are nonetheless urgent. The tasks could for instance include scheduling interviews, replying to certain emails, or team meetings or other activities that could be delegated to others.		The "Delegate" Quadrant: These tasks are not as important, but they are nonetheless urgent. The tasks could for instance include scheduling interviews, replying to certain emails, or team meetings or other activities that could be delegated to others.

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	The Precedence of urgency and importance depends on the proximity or distance of the axes on which they are represented. However, the higher extreme quadrant, qualified as "Extremely Important / Extremely Urgent", gave precedence to importance, which assumes quick turnaround planning for areas of deficiencies presented as crises.		The Precedence of urgency and importance depends on the proximity or distance of the axes on which they are represented. However, the higher extreme quadrant, qualified as "Extremely Important / Extremely Urgent", gave precedence to importance, which assumes quick turnaround planning for areas of deficiencies presented as crises.

	The axes of urgency and importance are calibrated to identify and numerically frame the sub-quadrants and quadrants, as well as their priority contents.		The axes of urgency and importance are calibrated to identify and numerically frame the sub-quadrants and quadrants, as well as their priority contents.<ref>Eisenhower matrix * Saaty AHP = Strong actions prioritization? Theoretical literature and lessons drawn from empirical evidences by Alfred Homère NGANDAM MFONDOUM1*, Mesmin TCHINDJANG2, Jean Valery MEFIRE MFONDOUM3, Isabelle MAKOUET4</ref>


	Moreover, this tool with the different parameters inside the megamatrix can set new ways to help an organization manage time and give a plan, to know the priorities, focus on activities that advance the goals of the organization, delegate and outline authority responsibilities.		Moreover, this tool with the different parameters inside the megamatrix can set new ways to help an organization manage time and give a plan, to know the priorities, focus on activities that advance the goals of the organization, delegate and outline authority responsibilities.
	<ref>Eisenhower matrix * Saaty AHP = Strong actions prioritization? Theoretical literature and lessons drawn from empirical evidences by Alfred Homère NGANDAM MFONDOUM1*, Mesmin TCHINDJANG2, Jean Valery MEFIRE MFONDOUM3, Isabelle MAKOUET4</ref>

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	The Eisenhower matrix and Analytical Hierarchy Process is tools to strengthen the prioritization of actions for managers. Making the best decisions becomes an increasingly demanding task for managers of companies in different fields.		The Eisenhower matrix and Analytical Hierarchy Process is tools to strengthen the prioritization of actions for managers. Making the best decisions becomes an increasingly demanding task for managers of companies in different fields.
	The Eisenhower technique focuses on resolving time, and task management challenges that arise as a result of poor prioritization. The Analytic Hierarchy Process assists the decision maker in establishing priorities in the most objective manner and making the best decision. Nevertheless, what most decision-makers want is to carry out their activities in the most efficient manner possible. To overcome this problem, combining the two methods and approaches into a single tool would be beneficial. ~~Whish~~ was invented on a PhD project that explored a new model that integrated the two methods, and as a result, a new tool known as the Accessibility Governance Matrix was created.		The Eisenhower technique focuses on resolving time, and task management challenges that arise as a result of poor prioritization. The Analytic Hierarchy Process assists the decision maker in establishing priorities in the most objective manner and making the best decision. Nevertheless, what most decision-makers want is to carry out their activities in the most efficient manner possible. To overcome this problem, combining the two methods and approaches into a single tool would be beneficial. The tool was invented on a PhD project that explored a new model that integrated the two methods, and as a result, a new tool known as the Accessibility Governance Matrix was created.

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	== Abstract ==		== Abstract ==



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	== History of the Eisenhower decision matrix ==		== History of the Eisenhower decision matrix ==

			[[File:Dwight D..jpg\|thumb\|200px\|right\|Dwight D. Eisenhower]]


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	Eisenhower effectively de-escalated Cold War situations, ending the Korean War and keeping the United States at peace. Eisenhower was a skilled organizer who managed to stay on top of things by differentiating between the important and the urgent. When asked what principle he adheres to when dealing with his multiple obligations, he stated, “What is important is seldom urgent, and what is urgent is seldom important.” This principle was built on this premise, later known as the Eisenhower Matrix.<ref>https://hello.ducalis.io/prioritization-frameworks/tst?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=search-dsa-tofu-ww_15271674469&utm_content=Framework:Eisenhower-Matrix_135463940611&utm_term=&gclid=CjwKCAiA6seQBhAfEiwAvPqu10QVnTUw0v7sqhlogq34mHlgYEMBB6bUtXIkep99oIUx9j37WNWGAxoCk3oQAvD_BwE</ref>		Eisenhower effectively de-escalated Cold War situations, ending the Korean War and keeping the United States at peace. Eisenhower was a skilled organizer who managed to stay on top of things by differentiating between the important and the urgent. When asked what principle he adheres to when dealing with his multiple obligations, he stated, “What is important is seldom urgent, and what is urgent is seldom important.” This principle was built on this premise, later known as the Eisenhower Matrix.<ref>https://hello.ducalis.io/prioritization-frameworks/tst?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=search-dsa-tofu-ww_15271674469&utm_content=Framework:Eisenhower-Matrix_135463940611&utm_term=&gclid=CjwKCAiA6seQBhAfEiwAvPqu10QVnTUw0v7sqhlogq34mHlgYEMBB6bUtXIkep99oIUx9j37WNWGAxoCk3oQAvD_BwE</ref>







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	The last quadrant of the Eisenhower Matrix is "Delete". These consist of tasks that are essentially a waste of time and do not contribute to the team's productivity. They do not contribute at all towards the goals. Therefore, it's important to identify these activities and eliminate them. Examples of insignificant tasks that squandering time, could include spending time on unimportant and non-urgent emails.<ref>https://www.ntaskmanager.com/blog/eisenhower-matrix/</ref>		The last quadrant of the Eisenhower Matrix is "Delete". These consist of tasks that are essentially a waste of time and do not contribute to the team's productivity. They do not contribute at all towards the goals. Therefore, it's important to identify these activities and eliminate them. Examples of insignificant tasks that squandering time, could include spending time on unimportant and non-urgent emails.<ref>https://www.ntaskmanager.com/blog/eisenhower-matrix/</ref>




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	[[File: Billede2.jpg\|none\|frame\|Figur 2. Urgent/Important Principle]]		[[File: Billede2.jpg\|none\|frame\|Figur 2. Urgent/Important Principle]]

	~~Figur 2. Urgent/Important Principle~~

	The figure depict Eisenhower's Urgent/Important Principle, which helps to quickly identify the activities that require attention, as well as those that should be neglected		The figure depict Eisenhower's Urgent/Important Principle, which helps to quickly identify the activities that require attention, as well as those that should be neglected
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	== Relation to ~~time~~ management ==		== Relation to Time management ==

	Time management becomes a critical component of organizational management in order to achieve high productivity, and therefore we need to understand that time management is essential as a component of the teams’ responsibilities and accountability.		Time management becomes a critical component of organizational management in order to achieve high productivity, and therefore we need to understand that time management is essential as a component of the teams’ responsibilities and accountability.
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	== Relation to ~~project~~ management ==		== Relation to Project management ==

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	AHP provides a reasonable framework for a required decision by quantifying its criteria and alternative possibilities, as well as connecting those components to the overall goal.		AHP provides a reasonable framework for a required decision by quantifying its criteria and alternative possibilities, as well as connecting those components to the overall goal.
	The AHP is particularly helpful for solving complicated issues with large stakes. It differs from previous decision-making methods as it quantifies criteria and possibilities that are generally difficult to measure with clear numbers. Rather of prescribing a "good" decision, AHP assists decision makers in finding the one that best fits their values and knowledge of the problem.		The AHP is particularly helpful for solving complicated issues with large stakes. It differs from previous decision-making methods as it quantifies criteria and possibilities that are generally difficult to measure with clear numbers. Rather of prescribing a "good" decision, AHP assists decision makers in finding the one that best fits their values and knowledge of the problem.<ref>https://www.passagetechnology.com/what-is-the-analytic-hierarchy-process</ref>


	The Eisenhower matrix and Analytical Hierarchy Process is tools to strengthen the prioritization of actions for managers. Making the best decisions becomes an increasingly demanding task for managers of companies in different fields.		The Eisenhower matrix and Analytical Hierarchy Process is tools to strengthen the prioritization of actions for managers. Making the best decisions becomes an increasingly demanding task for managers of companies in different fields.
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	Moreover, this tool with the different parameters inside the megamatrix can set new ways to help an organization manage time and give a plan, to know the priorities, focus on activities that advance the goals of the organization, delegate and outline authority responsibilities.		Moreover, this tool with the different parameters inside the megamatrix can set new ways to help an organization manage time and give a plan, to know the priorities, focus on activities that advance the goals of the organization, delegate and outline authority responsibilities.
			<ref>Eisenhower matrix * Saaty AHP = Strong actions prioritization? Theoretical literature and lessons drawn from empirical evidences by Alfred Homère NGANDAM MFONDOUM1*, Mesmin TCHINDJANG2, Jean Valery MEFIRE MFONDOUM3, Isabelle MAKOUET4</ref>


	== References ==		== References ==

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	In project management there are numerous roles that are attaining the success of a project by balancing the competing constraints on a project with the resources available.		In project management there are numerous roles that are attaining the success of a project by balancing the competing constraints on a project with the resources available.

	The Eisenhower matrix is a frequently used model for project & time management that increases productivity. It is a framework that helps you prioritize a list of activities or assignments by classifying them according to their urgency and significance. It categorizes tasks into four boxes, indicating which should be prioritized, delegated, or deleted.		The Eisenhower matrix is a frequently used model for project & time management that increases productivity. It is a framework that helps you prioritize a list of activities or assignments by classifying them according to their urgency and significance. It categorizes tasks into four boxes, indicating which should be prioritized, delegated, or deleted.
	The priority on decision-making for different categories of assignments can make the difference between project success and failure and maintaining a balance that can help determine the overall quality of a project.		The priority on decision-making for different categories of assignments can make the difference between project success and failure and maintaining a balance that can help determine the overall quality of a project.
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	== The four quadrants of the Eisenhower Matrix ==		== The four quadrants of the Eisenhower Matrix ==

	[[File: Billede3.jpg]]		[[File: Billede3.jpg\|frame\|Figur 1. The Eisenshower Matrix]]

	The Eisenhower Matrix contains four quadrants that help prioritizing tasks based on their urgency. By determining if an assignment belongs in one of these quadrants, it becomes easier to prioritize, delegating to another or include it in a timetable.		The Eisenhower Matrix contains four quadrants that help prioritizing tasks based on their urgency. By determining if an assignment belongs in one of these quadrants, it becomes easier to prioritize, delegating to another or include it in a timetable.
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	[[File: Billede2.jpg]]		[[File: Billede2.jpg\|none\|frame\|Figur 2. Urgent/Important Principle]]

			Figur 2. Urgent/Important Principle

	The figure depict Eisenhower's Urgent/Important Principle, which helps to quickly identify the activities that require attention, as well as those that should be neglected		The figure depict Eisenhower's Urgent/Important Principle, which helps to quickly identify the activities that require attention, as well as those that should be neglected
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	Another prospect for potentially optimizing the Eisenhower matrix is to combine it with the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), which could be a feasible strategy - But, before we go any further, let's inspect the AHP method and what it stands for.		Another prospect for potentially optimizing the Eisenhower matrix is to combine it with the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), which could be a feasible strategy - But, before we go any further, let's inspect the AHP method and what it stands for.


			[[File:Ah2.png\|frame\|50px\|none\|Figur 3. The Analytic Hierarchy Process]]


	The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) is a math and psychology-based system for organizing and evaluating complicated decisions. It was created in the 1970s by Thomas L. Saaty and has been refined since then.		The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) is a math and psychology-based system for organizing and evaluating complicated decisions. It was created in the 1970s by Thomas L. Saaty and has been refined since then.
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	:- The all-viable solutions, known as alternatives		:- The all-viable solutions, known as alternatives
	:- The criteria the organization can use to evaluate the alternatives.		:- The criteria the organization can use to evaluate the alternatives.

	~~[[File:Ah2.png]]~~


	AHP provides a reasonable framework for a required decision by quantifying its criteria and alternative possibilities, as well as connecting those components to the overall goal.		AHP provides a reasonable framework for a required decision by quantifying its criteria and alternative possibilities, as well as connecting those components to the overall goal.
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	[[File: 800px-Eisenhower Decision Matrix extended version.jpg]]		[[File: 800px-Eisenhower Decision Matrix extended version.jpg\|none\|frame\|Figur 4. The Accessibility Governance Matrix]]

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	:- The criteria the organization can use to evaluate the alternatives.		:- The criteria the organization can use to evaluate the alternatives.

	[[File: ~~AHP1 example~~.~~jpg~~]]		[[File:Ah2.png]]

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	== The four quadrants of the Eisenhower Matrix ==		== The four quadrants of the Eisenhower Matrix ==

	[[File: ~~The Eisenhower matrix~~ .jpg]]		[[File: Billede3.jpg]]


	The Eisenhower Matrix contains four quadrants that help prioritizing tasks based on their urgency. By determining if an assignment belongs in one of these quadrants, it becomes easier to prioritize, delegating to another or include it in a timetable.		The Eisenhower Matrix contains four quadrants that help prioritizing tasks based on their urgency. By determining if an assignment belongs in one of these quadrants, it becomes easier to prioritize, delegating to another or include it in a timetable.
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	[[File: ~~Priority figure~~.jpg]]		[[File: Billede2.jpg]]


	The figure depict Eisenhower's Urgent/Important Principle, which helps to quickly identify the activities that require attention, as well as those that should be neglected		The figure depict Eisenhower's Urgent/Important Principle, which helps to quickly identify the activities that require attention, as well as those that should be neglected
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	[[File: ~~matrix example~~.jpg]]		[[File: Billede1.jpg]]


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	:- The criteria the organization can use to evaluate the alternatives.		:- The criteria the organization can use to evaluate the alternatives.

	[[File: ~~AHP~~ example.jpg]]		[[File: AHP1 example.jpg]]


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	[[File: ~~AGM example~~.jpg]]		[[File: 800px-Eisenhower Decision Matrix extended version.jpg]]

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