![]() ![]() Planning ahead (in writing) is one of the keys to personal effectiveness. Preparation is the distinguishing factor that separates the winners from the losers. One of the most common mistakes people make, is to leave things until the last minute. His training programmes are both structured and clear, designed to help delegates organise their thinking and, wherever necessary, to improve their techniques and skills.ĭo you want to receive an email whenever we post a new blog? The blogs contain article 5-10 minutes long - ideal for reading during your coffee break! Over the years, Chris has designed and delivered thousands of training programmes and has coached and motivated many management teams, groups and individuals. He is also well aware of the disciplines and problems associated with running a business. Learn more about effective prioritisation, planning, delegation, goal setting and more, on our popular one-day Time Management Course.Ĭhris Farmer is the founder of the Corporate Coach Group and has many years’ experience in training leaders and managers, in both the public and private sectors, to achieve their organisational goals, especially during tough economic times. ![]() Remember that the "high value" QI and Q2 work should take priority over lower Impact value Q3 and Q4 work. They tick-off many things on their "to do list" and then kid themselves they have had a "productive day", doing many easy, trivial tasks, whilst putting-off the more difficult, important tasks. Instead of doing the right thing they "get busy" doing lower value, easy work. ![]() Many people procrastinate on their "Major Projects" work because it is complex and difficult. Use the time saved to crack-on with your "Major Projects" tasks. Consider not doing the Q4 "Fill ins" activity, or delegate them (since they are of low Impact-value).If you cannot delegate the task, then do only the minimum needed to satisfy the requirements of the task. Delegate Q3 "Thankless tasks" to people who are paid less than you are, since these tasks are of lower Impact value.Whenever you can, do Q2 "Quick wins" tasks, since they too, are High Impact Value, and can be done quickly.Work Q1 "Major projects" tasks as much as possible, since they are high value and they take a long time to complete, so you cannot afford to procrastinate on them.Then prioritise tasks according to the following principles: Plot each task on the Matrix according to its Impact-Effort score. Think of all your tasks and judge each by its Impact (which are the consequences if either done or ignored) and its Effort, (the difficulty and time needed to complete the task). "Effort" which refers to the difficulty of the task and therefore, the time investment necessary to achieve the task. "Impact" which refers to the pleasurable consequences that are gained if the task is completed, or the painful consequences we must suffer if the task is ignored. The Matrix works by measuring tasks against two criteria: Definition: The Action Priority Matrix is a model that helps people prioritise work by categorising tasks according to their potential Impact and the Effort required. ![]()
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