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HOW WELL DO YOU PLAN? Time Management Quiz
Then, score yourself. Add the numbers that correspond to your answers. See^ Directions: For each question, circle the number that best describes you.reverse side for scoring and interpretation. Never (^) Seldom Sometimes Often Always How often do you plan inan effort to keep life from running out of control? Do you put daily planson paper? Do you allow flexibilityin your plans? How often do youaccomplish all you plan for a given day?How often do you plan time for what mattersmost to you? How often is your dailyplan destroyed by urgent interruptions?
Quiz written for USA WEEKEND by time management expert Hyrum Smith, chairman of the Franklin CoveyCo., whose Franklin Planners, agendas and planning software are used by 15 million Americans.
CENTER FOR STUDENT SUCCESS AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
TOTAL SCORE:
6-10: Poor Planner You should consider using new tools and processes to help you plan effectively. Meet with an advisor in the Academic Skills Center. 11-15: Below average planner You may already have a planning system, but using it more effectively will helpget more done each day. 16-20: Average planner Your planning system is working, but you can enhance it. Get help focusing on priorities or writing your daily plan. 21-25: Above-average planner Your planning system is working well. Keep up the good work, with periodicreviews to be sure you’re planning around what matters most. 26-30: Excellent planner You have mastered planning. But make sure you’re in control of your planning rather than letting it control you.
I N T E R P R E T A T I O N :
Five Steps to Successful Time Management 1. SET SPECIFIC ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL GOALS.
- CREATE A TERM CALENDAR, RECORDING MAJOR EVENTS.3. CREATE A WEEKLY SCHEDULE OF YOUR CLASSES, MEETINGS, ETC.
- DECIDE ON SPECIFIC TIMES TO WORK ON EACH TASK.5. MAKE A TO-DO LIST FOR EACH DAY THE NIGHT BEFORE OR DURING BREAKFAST. Quiz written for USA WEEKEND by time management expert Hyrum Smith, chairman of the Franklin CoveyCo., whose Franklin Planners, agendas and planning software are used by 15 million Americans.
