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The ultimate time management matrix to organize tasks by urgency and importance. Collaborative voting, scatter chart, RACI matrix and multiple visualization modes. Also known as the Eisenhower Box, priority matrix or urgent important matrix. Sign in with Google and start in seconds.
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How It Works
Add Your Tasks
Enter the activities to evaluate and invite your team to collaborate on prioritization. Each task can have a description, notes, and tags.
Vote and Classify
The team votes independently on urgency and importance. The system automatically assigns each task to the correct quadrant with transparent scoring.
Act on Priorities
Focus on "Do First" tasks, schedule the important ones, delegate urgent tasks, and eliminate distractions. Export to other Keisen tools.
Why Teams Choose Keisen as Their Prioritization Matrix Tool
4-Quadrant System
Drag and drop tasks into Do First, Schedule, Delegate, and Eliminate with intuitive interaction.
Team Voting
Independent voting on urgency and importance with reveal system for unbiased decisions.
Multiple Views
Switch between grid view, scatter chart, and priority list for different analysis perspectives.
RACI Matrix
Assign roles: Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed for each prioritized task.
Import & Export
Seamlessly move your data. Import tasks from CSV to get started instantly, or export your prioritized matrix to PDF and CSV for professional reporting and team sharing.
The 4 Eisenhower Matrix Quadrants
Do First (Urgent + Important)
Critical tasks that require immediate action. Approaching deadlines, problems to solve, and high-impact activities that cannot wait.
Examples: emergencies, approaching deadlines, critical bugs
Schedule (Not Urgent + Important)
Strategic activities that deserve dedicated time and attention. Long-term planning, skill development, and team strategic objectives.
Examples: strategic planning, personal growth, long-term goals
Delegate (Urgent + Not Important)
Tasks that need quick action but can be handled by others. Interruptions, some emails, and routine requests that do not require your specific expertise.
Examples: routine tasks, operational requests, delegable activities
Eliminate (Not Urgent + Not Important)
Activities that consume time without generating real value. Distractions, unnecessary meetings, and low-impact tasks that can be removed from your workflow.
Examples: distractions, unnecessary meetings, low-impact tasks
Powerful Task Prioritization Tools
- Ready-to-use Eisenhower Matrix template with 4-quadrant prioritization and intuitive drag and drop reordering
- Anonymous voting — team members vote independently on urgency and importance (1–10 scale). Votes remain hidden until the facilitator triggers a collective reveal, preventing anchoring bias and ensuring each person's genuine assessment
- Facilitator-led sessions — the matrix owner acts as facilitator, guiding the prioritization flow: starting vote rounds, revealing results, and managing participants. Observers can follow along without influencing scores
- Invitation system — share your matrix via invite link or email. Define roles (Facilitator, Voter, Observer) for each participant to control who can vote and who watches
- Three visualization modes: grid view for classic quadrant layout, scatter chart for urgency-vs-importance plotting, and priority list for ranked action items
- Integrated RACI matrix — assign Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed roles directly on each task. Know exactly who does what after prioritization
- Real-time collaboration with presence tracking — see who's online, who has voted, and who is still deciding
- Automatic scoring based on team votes with weighted averages and alignment statistics to measure consensus
- CSV import and export with dedicated templates — bulk-load tasks from spreadsheets or export prioritized results for reporting
- Professional Reporting — Export your prioritization results into multi-page PDF reports. Includes the 4-quadrant grid, scatter plots with consensus data, and the RACI matrix for team alignment and board presentations. Fully compatible with mobile devices and tablets, it allows you to share and print professional reports wherever you are.
- Bidirectional sync with Smart Todo — export tasks for voting, then priorities sync back automatically (Q1→High, Q2→Medium, Q3/Q4→Low). Also export to Agile Process for sprint planning
- Task completion and archival — mark tasks as done, archive past sessions, and keep a history of prioritization decisions
- Tags, descriptions, and notes on every task for context-rich prioritization
- Sign in with Google and start your first matrix in seconds — works in any browser, no software to install
- A modern alternative to spreadsheet templates, Notion Eisenhower matrices, and static productivity matrix tools
Complete your agile workflow with Estimation Room for collaborative estimation and Retrospective for continuous team improvement.
The Origin: From Dwight Eisenhower to Stephen Covey
The Eisenhower Matrix was inspired by Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States and Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in WWII. He famously said: "What is important is seldom urgent and what is urgent is seldom important."
Stephen Covey later popularized this concept in his bestseller The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, presenting it as the Time Management Matrix — a tool for moving from reactive firefighting (Quadrant 1) to proactive planning (Quadrant 2). Covey's insight was that Quadrant 2 — important but not urgent — is where the highest-impact work happens: strategic planning, relationship building, and personal growth.
Keisen brings this proven framework into the digital age with real-time team collaboration, turning a personal productivity method into a powerful team prioritization tool.
5 Pro Tips to Master the Eisenhower Matrix
Simply dragging tasks into quadrants isn't enough to fix a broken workflow. To truly enhance your time management and team productivity, follow these proven best practices:
1. Apply the "Rule of 3" for the Do First Quadrant
A common mistake is using Quadrant 1 (Urgent & Important) as a simple to-do list. If everything is an emergency, nothing is. Limit this quadrant to a maximum of 3 to 5 critical tasks per day to maintain deep focus and prevent team burnout.
2. Sync Priorities with Smart Todo
Quadrant 2 (Important but Not Urgent) is where true strategic growth happens, but these tasks are often forgotten. The real power of Keisen is its integration: once voting is complete, transfer tasks to Smart Todo or an Agile Sprint via the built-in export. The discussed priorities will sync automatically (Q1 becomes High priority, Q2 Medium, etc.) to move from strategy to execution without losing data.
3. Clarify Roles in the Delegate Quadrant
Delegating urgent but unimportant tasks (Quadrant 3) is a core principle. But delegation fails without clear ownership. Use our integrated RACI matrix capabilities to explicitly define who is Responsible for execution and who is merely Informed.
4. Be Ruthless with the Eliminate Quadrant
Quadrant 4 isn't a backlog—it's a trash bin. Low-value activities and endless email threads should be dragged here and actively deleted from your workflow. Review this quadrant weekly during your team retrospective to identify recurring time-wasters.
5. Use Anonymous Team Voting to Avoid Consensus Bias
When prioritizing as a group, the highest-paid person's opinion often sways the room. Keisen solves this by allowing independent, hidden voting on urgency and importance. Only reveal the scores once everyone has committed their vote to ensure an accurate scatter chart distribution.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Eisenhower Matrix?
The Eisenhower Matrix is a prioritization framework that organizes tasks into 4 quadrants based on urgency and importance: Do First (urgent and important), Schedule (important but not urgent), Delegate (urgent but not important), and Eliminate (neither urgent nor important). In Keisen you can use it collaboratively with your team.
How does the 4-quadrant system work in Keisen?
Add tasks to evaluate and your team votes independently on urgency and importance for each one. The system automatically calculates placement in the correct quadrant based on average scores. You can also manually drag and drop tasks between quadrants.
What is the RACI matrix integration?
The RACI matrix is integrated directly into the Eisenhower Matrix. For each task you can assign who is Responsible (does the work), Accountable (has decision authority), Consulted (provides input), and Informed (receives updates). This clarifies responsibilities for every prioritized task.
How does team voting work?
Each team member votes independently on urgency and importance for every task, scoring from 1 to 5. Votes are hidden until collective reveal to avoid bias. The system calculates vote averages and shows team alignment statistics.
Can I use the Eisenhower Matrix with a remote team?
Yes, Keisen is designed for both remote and in-person teams. It is a web tool that works in any browser. Team members can participate via invite, vote independently, and collaborate on prioritization in real time from any location.
How is Keisen different from other prioritization tools?
Keisen combines the Eisenhower Matrix with unique features: team voting with reveal, interactive scatter chart, integrated RACI matrix, automatic scoring, and cross-tool export to Smart Todo, Estimation Room, and Agile Sprint. It is not just a static matrix but a complete collaborative prioritization system.
Can I export prioritized tasks?
Yes, you can export to CSV for external analysis or directly transfer prioritized tasks to Smart Todo for task management, Estimation Room for collaborative estimation, or Agile Process for sprint integration. Cross-tool export preserves all priority information.
How do I get started with Keisen?
Getting started is quick and easy: sign in with your Google account and you are ready to go. No lengthy registration forms. Open Keisen, create a new matrix, add tasks, and invite your team. The entire process takes less than a minute.
Does the Eisenhower Matrix work on mobile devices?
Yes, Keisen is fully responsive and works on smartphones, tablets, and desktop browsers. You can prioritize tasks, vote on urgency and importance, and view the scatter chart from any device — no app download needed. The interface adapts to your screen size for the best experience.
Is the Eisenhower Matrix the same as the Time Management Matrix?
Yes, the Eisenhower Matrix is often called the Time Management Matrix, the Urgent Important Matrix, or the Eisenhower Box. Stephen Covey popularized a version of it in his book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People as the 4 Quadrants of Time Management. All these names refer to the same framework that divides tasks by urgency and importance. Keisen implements the complete method with collaborative features.
What is the difference between urgent vs important tasks?
Urgent tasks demand immediate attention but may not move you toward long-term goals. Important tasks contribute to your mission and values. The Eisenhower Method teaches that most people spend too much time on urgent but unimportant tasks (Quadrant 3) instead of important but not urgent ones (Quadrant 2). Keisen helps teams distinguish between the two through structured voting on urgency and importance for each task.
Can I use Keisen as an Eisenhower Matrix template?
Keisen goes beyond a static Eisenhower Matrix template. Instead of a simple PDF, Excel, or Notion template, you get a live, interactive prioritization matrix with team voting, automatic scoring, scatter chart visualization, and RACI role assignments. It is the ideal task prioritization tool for teams that need a dynamic, reusable productivity matrix rather than a one-time document.
What are practical Eisenhower Matrix examples?
Common Eisenhower Matrix examples include: Do First — a production bug affecting customers, a contract deadline tomorrow. Schedule — strategic planning, team skill development, process improvements. Delegate — routine status reports, scheduling meetings, standard approvals. Eliminate — excessive email checking, unnecessary meetings, low-value reports. Keisen provides this action priority matrix structure with real-time collaboration for your entire team.
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