Time Management Style

Introduction:

Complete the following questionnaire by responding as spontaneously and honestly as you can. Either respond ‘Yes’ - if the statement is true of you or ‘No’ if the statement is untrue of you.

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I always get right on with things without hanging around.

Yes No

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Bureaucracy is a barrier to productivity.

Yes No

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I cope effectively with crises.

Yes No

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I usually make appointments when I want to see people.

Yes No

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I often set aside specific times to do things.

Yes No

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I use and stick to a specific time management system.

Yes No

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Moulds are made to be broken.

Yes No

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I think well on my feet and act accordingly.

Yes No

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Formal time management systems are all right for some but not for me!

Yes No

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I fit things into routines whenever possible.

Yes No

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I always use a task or a ‘things to do’ list.

Yes No

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My diary is always right up to date.

Yes No

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I always prepare thoroughly for meetings.

Yes No

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I react effectively to changing priorities.

Yes No

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I take action first and talk about it later.

Yes No

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I can usually rely on my memory.

Yes No

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Brainstorming meetings are the most productive.

Yes No

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It makes sense to read all business correspondence thoroughly.

Yes No

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I keep a detailed record of all meetings and discussions.

Yes No

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I spend 80% of my time on the most important 20% of my tasks.

Yes No

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A minute spent planning will often save ten in execution.

Yes No

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Every situation requires handling differently.

Yes No

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I would rather do than plan.

Yes No

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I can usually locate things in my files quickly.

Yes No

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I always have pen, paper, task list, personal organiser and/or computer ready and available.

Yes No

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It is important to get things right first time at all costs.

Yes No

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I always cross-reference filed data.

Yes No

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You often have to try something out to see if it works for you.

Yes No

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I never procrastinate.

Yes No

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Any decision is better than no decision.

Yes No

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I like to try different ways of doing things every time.

Yes No

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I can handle several difficult jobs at once.

Yes No

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I try to plan for every eventuality.

Yes No

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I rarely act impulsively.

Yes No

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My working system is designed to pre-empt surprises and problems.

Yes No

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I never make snap decisions.

Yes No

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Nothing should remain unchanged for very long.

Yes No

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Agendas for meetings stifle creativity.

Yes No

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The exception very often makes nonsense of the rule.

Yes No

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Competent administration is the key to achieving results.

Yes No