Ep5: Translating the Eisenhower Matrix to the RA Job

Welcome back to our vibrant community of research administrators! In today’s episode, Minessa Konecky dives deep into the Eisenhower Matrix, a phenomenal tool for prioritizing our endless to-do lists.

Takeaways

• Use the Eisenhower Matrix or a similar tool to prioritize tasks and manage your time effectively.
• Consider using the Reclaim Your Schedule tool to help organize and prioritize your tasks.
• Break down your priority list into high priority and urgent items, to-do later tasks, and to-do routinely tasks.
• Be realistic about timelines and manage your own urgency to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
• Recognize the challenges of work-life balance in a hybrid work environment and find strategies to maintain boundaries.
• Read ‘Laziness Does Not Exist’ by Dr. Devon Price to gain insights into the structure of corporate America and challenge the concept of laziness.

Plus, Minessa recommends a must-read book, ‘Laziness Does Not Exist’ by Dr. Devon Price, which challenges our perceptions of work culture and laziness. This book is a game-changer for understanding and navigating the pressures of corporate America. Get your copy and see how it transforms your perspective!