- Do you write “To-Do” lists?
- Do you prioritize your “To-Do” list according to which items have the highest payoff for you?
- Do you finish all of the items on your “To-do” list?
- Do you update, in writing, your professional and personal goals?
- Is your desk clean and organized?
- Do you put everything in its place?
- Do you effectively deal with interruptions?
- Can you easily find items in your files?
- Are you assertive?
- Do you allow yourself quiet time during which you can work undisturbed?
- Do you deal effectively with long-winded callers?
- Do you focus on preventing problems?
- Do you make the best use of your time?
- Do you meet deadlines with time to spare?
- Are you on time to work, to meetings, and to events?
- Do you delegate well?
- Do subordinates cooperate enthusiastically on projects you assign them?
- When you are interrupted, do you you return to your work without losing momentum?
- Do you do something every day to move you closer to your long-range goals?
- Can you relax during your free time without worrying about work?
- Do you do your most important work during your peak energy hours?
- Do people know the best times to reach you?
- Can others carry on most of your responsibilities if you are absent from work?
- Do you begin and finish projects on time?
- Do you handle each piece of paperwork only once?