Using your time efficiently is one of the biggest contributors to business success. Take this true/false test to see whether you’re getting the most out of your greatest resource.
| 01 | I have logged my activities over a week to spot low-value tasks I should cease or delegate. | T | F |
| 02 | I start meetings on time, never waiting for latecomers or recapping what they missed. | T | F |
| 03 | I block out time for my top priority and fit everything else around it. | T | F |
| 04 | I avoid becoming so booked up that I can’t deal with interruptions and emergencies. | T | F |
| 05 | I check and respond to e-mail messages only at a few scheduled times each day. | T | F |
| 06 | I turn down invitations to non-essential meetings or events that won’t add value. | T | F |
| 07 | I schedule my highest-priority tasks for times when my energy levels are highest. | T | F |
| 08 | I keep a “don’t do” list to remind myself of tasks I should delegate — or no one should do. | T | F |
| 09 | I meet weekly one-on-one with direct reports so they don’t have to interrupt me as often. | T | F |
| 10 | I periodically review whether I’m focusing my time on my top business goals. | T | F |
| SCORECARD: The more “true” answers, the more productive hours you’ll get out of your business day. | |||
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