“What is important is seldom urgent and what is urgent is seldom important.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower
As leaders, how we spend our time can have a significant impact on our effectiveness. Maxwell introduces us to several techniques that should ensure we are spending our time on things that will have the greatest impacts on our organizations.
One of these principles in the Pareto Principle. Have you seen this principle at work in your workplace?
Our 34th president, Dwight Eisenhower, used a 4 quadrant matrix for setting priorities:
What quadrants are you typically spending your time on?
Bill Hybels, founder of the Global Leadership Summit and Willow Creek community church, uses a concept called 6×6 to help prioritize in their organization:
Delegation is another great way to help you balance your priorities and at the same time grow those around you. This week we will discuss some guidelines for effective delegation.