The John Adair Handbook of Management and Leadership

Chapter 1: Time management 29

Six-month follow-up test

You should periodically test your time management skills by asking yourself

these questions:

1. I know where
   my time goes
   Yes  No 


2. I can handle
   interruptions
   effectively
   Yes  No 


3. I have a
   system for dealing
   with paperwork
   Yes  No 

5. I always plan the

day and prioritise the

tasks to be done

Yes  No 

6. I feel I am actually
   achieving goals in my
   private and business life
   Yes  No 


7. I have no
   problems in
   chairing meetings
   Yes  No