How Well Do You Plan?

 

Circle the number that best describes you

 

 

Seldom

Never

Sometimes

Often

Always

How often do you plan in an effort to keep life from running out of control?

1

 

2

3

4

5

Do you put daily plans on paper?

1

2

3

4

5

Do you allow flexibility in you plans?

1

2

3

4

5

How often do you accomplish your plans for a given day?

1

2

3

4

5

How often do you plan time for what matters most to you?

1

2

3

4

5

How often is your daily plan destroyed by urgent interruptions?

1

2

3

4

5

 

 

 

 

Are you Curious to see how you did?

 

Add up your score and compare:

 

6-10: Your time management skills are negligible.

You should consider using new tools and processes to help you plan effectively.  Consider looking at some of our other handouts or reading a time management book.

 

11-15: You have some rough time management skills.

You may already have a planning system, but using it more effectively will

help to reduce the stress and lack of control you feel in your life.

 

16-20: You are an average planner.

Your planning system is working, but you can do better.  You may need help

focusing on your priorities or dealing with urgent interruptions. 

 

21-25: You are a good planner

        Your planning system is working well.  Keep up the good work, with periodic

            reviews to be sure you’re planning around what matters most in your life.

 

26-30: You have excellent planning skills, but be careful you

don’t burn out. 

            You have mastered planning and should experience the serenity that comes

            From taking charge of your life.  But make sure you’re in control of your

            planning rather than letting it control you.

 

Quiz written for USA WEEKEND by time management expert Hyrum Smith, Chairman of the Franklin Covey Co.