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2.9.1                   The principle of “urgent – important”.

• After a list of goals is compiled, it is important to establish priorities.
• After a list of tasks is compiled, it is important to establish priorities.
• Definition of a priority. 

 

• A high priority task is both urgent and important. (A)
• A medium priority task is either urgent or important, never both. (B)
• A low priority task is neither urgent nor important. (C)

 

• If you must accomplish a task, assess its importance according to the following:

 

• Importance

Importance value	Importance category	Explanation
1	Not important	No significant problems will arise if the task is not accomplished.
2	Important	Problems will arise if the task is not accomplished.
3	Highly important	It is absolutely obligatory to accomplish the task.

 

• Urgency 

Urgency value	Urgency category	Explanation
1	Low	The task may be accomplished no matter when.
2	Medium	The task must be accomplished this week.
3	High	The task must be accomplished in few hours.

 

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