The Matrix system was popularized by the late Stephen Covey, author of the acclaimed book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. It is also known as the “Eisenhower Box.” The same principles apply to both. It’s a tool used to decide how to allocate one’s time among competing tasks. A matrix is made up of four quadrants titled as follows: Important - Urgent Important - Not Urgent Not Important - Urgent Not Important - Not Urgent
