At NS-K we believe that effective time management is the cornerstone of a successful business. One of the most powerful tools we've adopted to enhance our productivity is Stephen Covey's Time Management Matrix.

This framework helps us prioritize tasks based on their urgency and importance, ensuring that we focus on what truly matters.

So, how does it work? The Time Management Matrix divides tasks into four quadrants:

Urgent and Important (Quadrant 1) - These are tasks that require immediate attention, such as crisis management or meeting tight deadlines.

Not Urgent but Important (Quadrant 2) - These tasks are crucial for long-term success, like strategic planning and personal development.

Urgent but Not Important (Quadrant 3) - These are often interruptions or distractions that need to be managed efficiently.

Not Urgent and Not Important (Quadrant 4) - These tasks are time-wasters and should be minimized or eliminated.

In Quadrant 1, we handle urgent client requests and critical project deadlines. This ensures that we maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and meet our business goals.

Quadrant 2 is used to focus on innovation and employee training. By scheduling regular brainstorming sessions and professional development workshops, we ensure that our team is always ahead of the curve. As Stephen Covey wisely said, "The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities".

We recognize the importance of minimizing time spent in Quadrant 3 and 4. By delegating less critical tasks and eliminating unnecessary activities, we can focus our energy on what truly drives our business forward.

Co-founder and Exec. Director, Jeremy Svoboda says “By adopting the Time Management Matrix, we've created a culture of efficiency and strategic focus. We now encourage all businesses within our wider group and beyond to explore this powerful tool and see the transformative impact it can have on their operations”.

With such visionary leadership, and a whole catalog of approaches and strategies to be followed across the business, it’s little wonder that NS-K and sister company ADIS Tachov s.r.o. are leading the way in the injection molding frontier.

Learn more about our methodologies and ethos by getting in touch with us!