And he had some very astute and powerful words to say on these matters. Words which are still reflected in the management theories we use today. The technique I referred to is called the Eisenhower matrix. I'm sure some of you are familiar with it.
This simple matrix provides you with an insight into how urgent something actually is, and helps you set your priorities. But today I'm not just going to draw on Eisenhower for inspiration. I'm also going to look to you for inspiration. Because you have succeeded in bringing a sense of urgency to a very important matter.