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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>