Organizational Skills and Time Management Flashcards
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Which time management matrix, developed by Stephen Covey, categorizes tasks by urgency and importance?
Answer: The Eisenhower Matrix (or Covey's Four Quadrants)
The Eisenhower Matrix (popularized by Stephen Covey in 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People') divides tasks into four quadrants based on two dimensions: urgency (needs immediate attention) and importance (contributes to long-term goals).
What is 'procrastination,' and which of the following is a proven strategy to overcome it?
Answer: Delaying tasks unnecessarily; breaking large tasks into smaller, manageable steps reduces avoidance
Procrastination is the tendency to delay starting or completing tasks despite knowing there will be negative consequences. Breaking large tasks into smaller steps reduces the psychological barrier to starting.
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
Answer: A time management method that alternates 25-minute focused work sessions with 5-minute breaks
The Pomodoro Technique, developed by Francesco Cirillo, uses a timer to work in 25-minute focused bursts (called 'pomodoros') separated by short 5-minute breaks, with a longer 15–30 minute break after every four pomodoros.
Which of the following is the BEST approach for managing multiple competing deadlines?
Answer: Creating a master task list with due dates, then prioritizing by deadline and impact to create a realistic daily work plan
Consolidating all deadlines in a master list and prioritizing by due date and business impact enables realistic daily planning, prevents surprises, and ensures the most critical work receives attention first.
What is a 'capture tool' in personal productivity systems?
Answer: A trusted device or method for recording ideas, tasks, and commitments as they arise, so nothing is forgotten
A capture tool is any reliable method — notebook, phone app, voice recorder — used to immediately record thoughts, tasks, and ideas as they occur, preventing them from being lost before they can be processed.
What is meant by the term 'multitasking,' and what does research indicate about its effectiveness?
Answer: Attempting to perform multiple cognitive tasks simultaneously; research shows it reduces quality and efficiency compared to focused single-tasking
Multitasking (switching attention rapidly between multiple cognitive tasks) is shown by research to reduce quality and efficiency by up to 40% compared to sequential focused work, due to cognitive switching costs.