General
How does the Pomodoro Technique work?
Study for a certain amount of time (e.g., 25 minutes), then take a break (e.g., 5 minutes) in intervals
How does the ALPEN Method work?
list all tasks, estimate how long each will take, add buffer time, prioritize or eliminate tasks, and review results at the end
How does the Eisenhower Matrix work?
prioritize tasks 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)
How does the Pareto Principle work?
80% of results come from 20% of efforts
How does the Eatthe-Frog method work?
Do the most difficult task at the beginning of the day
What are the advantages? (at least 3)
1. TODO list visualizes tasks and provides an overview for the day
2.Simplifies estimating available time, also through buffer times for unforeseen events
3.Simplifies self-discipline and makes the daily routine more transparent
4.Checking off tasks creates a sense of accomplishment
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Eisenhower Matrix? (At least 1 per category)
1. Simple, using a matrix
2. Efficient setting of priorities
3. Weighting of personal priorities
Disadvantages: 1. How do you quantify the importance of a task?
2. Is an even distribution even possible?
What are the advantages of the ParetoPrinciple?
1. Good for setting priorities
2. Helps with effort estimation
What does the 2-minute rule state?
Tasks that can be completed within 2 minutes should be done immediately.
What are the disadvantages? (at least 3)
1. Only works with independent time and task management and requires a lot of self-discipline
2. Does not support dependence on other workers
3. Too much buffer can lead to unnecessary extension of working time
4. Hardly applicable to dynamic processes
Who is Eisenhower?
Was President of the Unitedstates
Apply the Pareto Principle to a university example
You can learn much faster to get a 4.0. But it takes significantly longer to learn to get a better grade.