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answer that describes your real current work habits. Then put the number of the answer in the box. Seeing
where you need to improve is your first step in improving your time
management.
1. Before each work day I reserve a
part of it for preparations and planning.
(0) rarely (1) sometimes
(2) often (3) almost always
2. I delegate everything that can be
delegated.
(0) rarely (1) sometimes
(2) often (3) almost always
3. I write down my tasks, goals,
and deadlines.
(0) rarely (1) sometimes
(2) often (3) almost always
4. I try to work on each document only
once and fully.
(0) rarely (1) sometimes
(2) often (3) almost always
5. Each day I establish a list of
tasks to be tackled, in order of their priority. I work on the most
important matters first.
(0) rarely (1) sometimes
(2) often (3) almost always
6. I try to keep my work day free of
interrupting phone calls, unannounced visitors, and suddenly called
meetings.
(0) rarely (1) sometimes
(2) often (3) almost always
7. I try to arrange my daily work
according to my best energy times.
(0) rarely (1) sometimes
(2) often (3) almost always
8. There are cushions in my time plan
for pressing or sudden matters.
(0) rarely (1) sometimes
(2) often (3) almost always
9. I try to arrange my activities so
that I can concentrate on the essential few problems
first.
(0) rarely (1) sometimes
(2) often (3) almost always
10. I can say no if others want to
take up my time and I have more important things to do.
(0) rarely (1) sometimes
(2) often (3) almost always
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