What are the typical problems that arise when implementing the urgency-importance matrix?
Some of the typical problems confronted in this regard are: Categorising what is ‘urgent and important’ or ‘important but not urgent’ or ‘urgent but not important’. Subjectivism can make the classification topsy-turvy. Hence, it should be revised whenever a need arises. Focusing on ‘urgent’ at the cost of ‘important’. Prioritising within the categories of ‘urgent’ and ‘important’ activities. Your top five tips for managers, staff and students. Tips that can immediately show results. Tips for managers: Be a total person. Strike a work-life balance. Follow the 80/20 principle. Prepare properly for appointments and meetings. Be punctual. Have cushion time. Improve the system and follow the canons of self-management. Mitigate time-wasters. Avoid procrastination. Tips for students: Have regular hours for meals, sleep, study, play and recreation. Listen most attentively to lectures in the classroom and complete your school/ homework regularly. Upgrade your knowledge, language and expression
