Time Management Frameworks

Time Management Frameworks

The presenter shares three frameworks for managing time intentionally.

Time Blocking

Assign specific tasks—such as preparing for a class or reviewing documents—to calendar slots instead of leaving them on a to-do list. A Sunday planning ritual can help clarify weekly priorities and decide when to complete them. Leave buffer time for unexpected events.

Eisenhower Matrix

Sort tasks by urgency and importance:

• Urgent and important: Do now.
• Important but not urgent: Schedule for later. These tasks often support long-term goals.
• Urgent but not important: Delegate when possible.
• Neither urgent nor important: Eliminate or minimize distractions.

The presenter recommends delegating routine operational work when possible to make room for strategic planning and mentoring.

Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule)

Identify the relatively small share of tasks, clients, or projects that generate the greatest value, and prioritize them. The presenter also applies this idea to mentoring high-potential talent, whose growth can benefit an organization.

Applying the Frameworks

Priorities are personal, and people early in their careers may have limited control over their schedules. They can still take responsibility by sharing calendars proactively, blocking focus time when possible, and communicating their workload clearly.

Presenter and Sources

• Presenter: Unnamed speaker
• Frameworks referenced: Dwight D. Eisenhower; the Pareto principle (80/20 rule)