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Eisenhower Matrix Template
Pre-filled Eisenhower matrix showing how to sort tasks by urgency and importance. See the 4 quadrants in action before building your own.
What is included
A complete Eisenhower matrix example for a product team, showing how tasks are categorized into Do, Schedule, Delegate, and Eliminate.
- Pre-filled with realistic team tasks across all 4 quadrants
- Color-coded quadrants for immediate visual clarity
- Downloadable as PDF for personal or team use
- Editable: drag tasks between quadrants to reprioritize
What the template looks like
Filled-in example sorting a team's weekly tasks across the four quadrants. Do First handles urgency; Schedule protects important work from getting crowded out.
Do First
- Fix critical production bug
- Respond to enterprise client escalation
- Submit compliance report (deadline today)
Schedule
- Plan Q3 product roadmap
- Set up automated testing pipeline
- Prepare investor update deck
Delegate
- Update documentation for API changes
- Design social media graphics
- Schedule team building event
Eliminate
- Attend optional status sync meeting
- Redesign internal wiki layout
- Research competitors (no deadline)
Example: Product team weekly prioritization
How to use this template
- 1
Review the quadrants
See how tasks are sorted by urgency (horizontal) and importance (vertical) into four clear action categories.
- 2
Open the interactive tool
Click "Use interactively" to open the full Eisenhower matrix where you can drag and drop your own tasks.
- 3
Add your tasks
List your tasks and assign them to the appropriate quadrant based on their urgency and importance.
- 4
Export your priorities
Download the completed matrix as a PDF to keep at your desk or share with your team.
When to use an Eisenhower matrix
- At the start of each week to plan priorities
- When you feel overwhelmed by too many tasks
- To teach team members how to prioritize effectively
- During 1-on-1s to align on what matters most
Sort your tasks interactively with drag-and-drop
Our online Eisenhower matrix tool lets you drag tasks between quadrants, add new items, and export a clean PDF.
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