2. time
understanding time
“A no uttered from the deepest conviction is
better than a yes merely uttered to please,
or what is worse, to avoid trouble.”
Mahatma Gandhi
5. time
understanding time
move into quadrant II
quadrant I—manage: the quadrant of
necessity; things are both urgent and
important
quadrant II—leadership and quality: the
quadrant of focus; things are important but not
urgent
6. time
understanding time
move into quadrant II
quadrant III—(AVOID): the quadrant of
deception; things are urgent but not important
quadrant IV—(AVOID): the quadrant of waste;
things are neither important nor urgent
7. time
move into quadrant II
connect to mission
review roles
identify goals
organize weekly
exercise integrity
evaluate
How do I get there? The six step process
8. time
What is most important?
What gives your life
meaning?
What do you want to be
and do in your life?
Consider the big
picture. The key to
this connection lies
in the clarity of your
vision around such
questions as:
step 1: connect with vision & mission
9. time
step 2: identify your roles
we have important roles at work, in the family,
in the community, or other areas of our lives
Roles represent responsibilities, relationships,
and areas of contribution
10. time
step 3: select quad II goals for each role
what is the most important thing I could do for
each role this week that would have the
greatest positive impact?
consider the relationships for each role
review a “perhaps” list for ideas
identify the steps that need to be taken to
achieve long-term goals
11. time
step 4: organize weekly
translating high leverage quad II goals requires
a framework
most people are always trying to find time in
their overflowing quad I/III schedules
They move, delegate, cancel, and postpone—
all in hopes of “putting first things first”
the key is in scheduling your priorities, not
prioritizing your schedule
12. time
step 4: organize weekly
Distinctive Elements of Effective Weekly Goals
they can be either an area of focus or a
specific activity
they are usually quad II goals rather than
typical “to-do’s” or daily action items
they are driven by conscience