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eisenhower matrix
<objective> Apply the Eisenhower matrix to $ARGUMENTS (or the current discussion if no arguments provided).
Claude Code Knowledge Pack7/10/2026
Overview
<objective>
Apply the Eisenhower matrix to $ARGUMENTS (or the current discussion if no arguments provided).
Categorize items by urgency and importance to clarify what to do now, schedule, delegate, or eliminate. </objective>
<process> 1. List all tasks, decisions, or items in scope 2. Evaluate each on two axes: - Important: Contributes to long-term goals/values - Urgent: Requires immediate attention, has deadline pressure 3. Place each item in appropriate quadrant 4. Provide specific action for each quadrant </process><output_format> Q1: Do First (Important + Urgent)
- Item: [specific action, deadline if applicable]
Q2: Schedule (Important + Not Urgent)
- Item: [when to do it, why it matters long-term]
Q3: Delegate (Not Important + Urgent)
- Item: [who/what can handle it, or how to minimize time spent]
Q4: Eliminate (Not Important + Not Urgent)
- Item: [why it's noise, permission to drop it]
Immediate Focus: Single sentence on what to tackle right now. </output_format>
<success_criteria>
- Every item clearly placed in one quadrant
- Q1 items have specific next actions
- Q2 items have scheduling recommendations
- Q3 items have delegation or minimization strategies
- Q4 items explicitly marked as droppable
- Reduces overwhelm by creating clear action hierarchy </success_criteria>