Productive Environment Scorecard™ for Individuals

Read the statements on the left and right side of each row then circle or mark the number that most closely approximates your current state.

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I waste lots of time looking for papers I need.

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I waste no time looking for papers I need.

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I waste lots of time looking for information I know is on my computer.

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I can find information in my computer in seconds.

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I would be terrified if I were notified of an impending audit.

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I would be totally calm if I were notified of an impending audit.

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I do not have enough space in my office.

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I have plenty of space in my office.

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I do not have a good system for managing reading material.

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I have a great system for managing reading material.

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I do not have a systematic method for purging outdated papers.

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I do have a systematic method for purging outdated papers.

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It is very difficult for me to manage interruptions and prioritize my workload.

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It is very easy for me to manage interruptions and prioritize my workload.

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I do not use my time planner (calendar, Palm, etc.) effectively.

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I do use my time planner (calendar, Palm, etc.) effectively.

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I do not have a system for managing projects and work in progress.

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I do have a system for managing projects and work in progress.

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I am frequently overwhelmed by what I need or want to do.

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I am never overwhelmed by what I need or want to do.

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I waste time looking for phone numbers and other contact info.

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I can find contact info I need in seconds.

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I feel unproductive working in my office.

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I feel highly productive working in my office.

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I am not confident others can find what they need if I am not here.

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I am confident others can find what they need if I am not here.

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My office does not reflect the quality of my work.

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My office totally reflects the quality of my work.

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My daily life does not reflect the quality of life I want.

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My daily life totally reflects the quality of life I want.

The one thing that would make the biggest difference in the quality of my life regarding organizing is ...