Time management quiz to assess individual productivity

Productivity Quiz for Individuals

Read the statements on the left and right side of each row, then mark the number that most closely reflects your current situation.

You will get your score immediately after submitting the quiz and will then have the option of scheduling a free 30 minute personal consultation.

1.	Interruptions control how my day progresses, and I am in a reactive state.	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	I try to be proactive with a written plan for each day.
1.												I try to be proactive with a written plan for each day.
2.	After I arrive, I go through stacks and decide what to work on.	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	I have prioritized my day the night before and can get started right away.
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3.	I often work late or bring work home with me.	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	I accomplish what I need to during business hours.
3.	I often work late or bring work home with me.											I accomplish what I need to during business hours.
4.	Work interferes with personal life and is affecting my relationships.	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	I am able to block off time to focus on personal and social aspects of my life.
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5.	I frequently multitask to keep up with daily demands.	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	I concentrate on one type of activity at a time.
5.	I frequently multitask to keep up with daily demands.											I concentrate on one type of activity at a time.
6.	My desk has stacks of papers and looks cluttered.	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	My desk is uncluttered and gives the appearance of being in control.
6.	My desk has stacks of papers and looks cluttered.
7.	When new work comes in, I just add it to the piles on my desk.	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	I have a system to deal with every new item can schedule the follow up.
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8.	I am often unreliable in getting my part of a project completed on time.	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	Others can count on me to have my portion of a project done on time.
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9.	Deadlines create a lot of stress for me.	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	When a deadline is presented, I schedule and complete the needed steps ahead of time without stress.
9.	Deadlines create a lot of stress for me.
10.	I have hundreds of email messages sitting in my inbox.	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	My email inbox is emptied on a regular basis.
10.	I have hundreds of email messages sitting in my inbox.											My email inbox is emptied on a regular basis.
11.	My email folder system takes too long for filing and is difficult to use.	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	I can easily file my email and quickly retrieve it.
11.												I can easily file my email and quickly retrieve it.
12.	Business cards are scattered, and it is hard to find a contact's information.	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	I have a great database for locating contacts.
12.												I have a great database for locating contacts.
13.	I never have time to keep up with reading materials.	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	Time for reading about my industry is scheduled each week.
13.	I never have time to keep up with reading materials.											Time for reading about my industry is scheduled each week.
14.	I often look harried and overwhelmed.	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	I present a professional image and give the appearance of being in control.
14.	I often look harried and overwhelmed.
15.	I am not able to handle more projects and responsibilities.	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	I am ready to take on new work as the need or opportunity arises.
15.	I am not able to handle more projects and responsibilities.