Richard La Faber

Hi, I’m Richard, and I certainly look forward to working with you during the training. We’re going to have fun learning strategies to improve our personal effectiveness, tips to work better with our team and methods to communicate with more influence and impact.

Here’s a little pre-training survey just so I can know you better. Don’t take too long time going through each question. As a matter of fact, pick the answer that feels right to you.

See you soon.

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Read the statements on the left and right side of each row and then mark the number that most closely reflects your current situation.

1.
Interruptions control how my day progresses and I am in a reactive state.
1
05
I remain proactive with a written plan for each day.
2.
After I arrive, I go through stacks and decide what to work on.
1
05
I have prioritized my day the night before and can get started right away.
3.
I often work late or bring work home with me.
1
05
I accomplish what I need to during business hours.
4.
Work interferes with personal life and is affecting my relationships.
1
05
I am able to block off time to focus on personal and social aspects of my life.
5.
I frequently multitask to keep up with daily demands.
1
05
I concentrate on one type of activity at a time.
6.
My desk has stacks of papers and looks cluttered.
1
05
My desk is uncluttered and gives the appearance of being in control.
7.
When new work comes in, I just add it to the piles on my desk.
1
05
I have a system to deal with every new item can schedule the follow up.
8.
I am often unreliable in getting my part of a project completed on time.
1
05
Others can count on me to have my portion of a project done on time.
9.
Deadlines create a lot of stress for me.
1
05
When a deadline is presented, I schedule and complete the needed steps ahead of time without stress.
10.
I have hundreds of email messages sitting in my inbox.
1
05
My email inbox is emptied on a regular basis.
11.
My email folder system takes too long for filing and is difficult to use.
1
05
I can easily file my email and quickly retrieve it.
12.
Business cards are scattered, and it is hard to find a contact's information.
1
05
I have a great database for locating contacts.
13.
I never have time to keep up with reading materials.
1
05
Time for reading about my industry is scheduled each week.
14.
I often look harried and overwhelmed.
1
05
I present a professional image and give the appearance of being in control.
15.
I am not able to handle more projects and responsibilities.
1
05
I am ready to take on new work as the need or opportunity arises.
16.
Our office presents a cluttered, messy appearance to guests.
1
05
We have an inviting work space that makes guests feel comfortable.
17.
The staff is often harried and overwhelmed.
1
05
Employees feel in control of their days.
18.
It can take 30-45 minutes to get settled in and ready to work.
1
05
Work is prioritized the night before, and staff gets started right away.
19.
Interruptions are the norm, and multitasking is encouraged.
1
05
We try to limit multitasking so that we can keep up productivity levels.
20.
It is hard to get projects out on time because not everyone meets deadlines.
1
05
Everyone works well together and keeps up with daily expectations.
21.
All employees must be available at all times.
1
05
Employees are encouraged to find some uninterrupted time each day to focus on projects.
22.
It is difficult to cover for another employee because everyone has his or her own system.
1
05
We have recommended systems in place and can easily cope with absences.
23.
We hold too many meetings that run too long.
1
05
Meetings are well managed and only held when necessary.
24.
Clients/customers are frequently annoyed at a lack of follow-up.
1
05
Everyone does a great job of keeping up with telephone and email requests.
25.
There are no set policies and procedures to refer to when needed.
1
05
We have written policies and procedures to guide us.
26.
Employees often feel overworked and dissatisfied.
1
05
We feel appreciated, and this is a rewarding place to work.
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