45 - How One Construction Leader Used the Eisenhower Matrix to Reduce Overwhelm and Increase Effectiveness

In this episode of Construction Genius, I'll discuss how you can reduce overwhelm, focus on what's most important, and be more effective in your leadership role by utilizing the urgent/important matrix. The matrix first attributed to Dwight Eisenhower, World War Two general and President of the United States. It was popularized by Steven Covey in "7 Habits of Highly Successful People". Highlights Include:  The Origin and popularization of the Urgent/Important matrix  The story of the "Pioneer" Long-Term Priorities: High Importance/Low Urgency   How to define Long-Term Priorities  Clarifying your vision and mission Understanding your role and responsibility  The example of Project Executives Why Long-Term priorities should drive Critical Activities  The example of Construction CEOs Why Unnecessary Interruptions happen  How interruptions are instructive  Where Wasteful Distractions come from and how to manage them  Next Steps:  Clearly define your role and responsibility  Define your mission and vision  Combine these to identify what is Urgent and Important, TO YOU   Set aside time for the Long-Term Priorities  Embrace Critical Activities  Delegate the Unnecessary Interruptions  Manage the Wasteful Distractions  Download the Urgent/Important Matrix by clicking this link Takeaway. Go to my website www.ericanderton.com/morale and click the button, download a PDF, taken from the book of Bill Slim's Definition of Morale. Distribute them to your team and schedule a meeting to discuss how to close "morale gaps" in your company.