Priority Matrix for Problem Solving

A Priority Matrix is a decision-making tool for Zambian tertiary health students to evaluate and rank problems or tasks based on urgency and importance. Often based on Eisenhower's principle, it categorizes items into four quadrants: Do First (Urgent & Important), Schedule (Important, Not Urgent), Delegate (Urgent, Not Important), and Eliminate (Not Urgent, Not Important). Students apply this matrix to manage workload and address multiple challenges in Zambian healthcare settings. Mastering this tool is key for exams and for effective time and resource management, enabling leaders to focus on high-impact activities that drive quality improvement and strategic goals.