The Priority Matrix is an effective time management and task prioritization tool that can help you focus on what's most important and keep important tasks on track. Centered on the four time management quadrants developed by influential business leader Stephen Covey, this priority matrix divides activities into two dimensions: urgency and importance.
"The key is in not spending time, but in investing it."
-- Stephen R. Covey
The Priority Matrix (also known as the Eisenhower Matrix and Emergency-Important Matrix) lets you organize activities depending on their urgency and importance. It also helps you to classify activities that should be assigned or not done.