Covey
Purpose
Build personal effectiveness through principle-centred habits
How to Use
Covey's Four Quadrant Matrix. 1. Introduce the four quadrants: Q1 Crisis (urgent + important), Q2 Prevention (not urgent + important), Q3 Interruptions (urgent + not important), Q4 Trivia (not urgent + not important). 2. Participants map current activities onto the quadrants. 3. Calculate what % of time goes into each quadrant. 4. Identify what to stop doing in Q3/Q4. 5. Agree how to protect and grow Q2 time. 6. Set specific weekly Q2 commitments.
Created by Stephen R. Covey
When to Use
This tool is suited to the following coaching and facilitation contexts:
| Context | Relevant |
|---|---|
| Individual Coaching | |
| Team Coaching | |
| Leadership Development | |
| Facilitation / Workshop | |
| Online / Virtual |