Integrity+ | Information Overload Gague

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"I always thought I was a very efficient person, but this has helped me see new opportunities and insights into myself that has been extremely helpful... Every manger and knowledge worker can benefit greatly form this ... "

Dr. Rick Fenton, President.

Overload Gauge

Overloaded? The knowledge-based economy has created a highly interdependent relationship between information overload and work overload. Control one and you will overcome the other. The results you will find are improved effectiveness and a more work life balanced.

Do you need help? Perceptions can be misleading, so take a simple self assessment test drive.

To what extent do you agree with the following statements? (5 = fully agree & 1= fully disagree)	I Totally Agree <<< >>> Disagree
1. I have no control on the amount of voice mail, e-mail, meetings and material I receive	5 4 3 2 1
2. People place urgent demands on my life	5 4 3 2 1
3. I often give up my personal life in order to keep up with all I have to do	5 4 3 2 1
4. I treat all people equally; it is hard for me to define who is more important	5 4 3 2 1
5. By end of day, my e-mail in box usually has more than 10 items	5 4 3 2 1
6. On average 70% of the time I spend in meetings is unproductive.	5 4 3 2 1
7. I get too many unscheduled meetings or interruptions per day	5 4 3 2 1
8. More than 70% of my desk is often covered by papers	5 4 3 2 1
9. On an average it takes my boss or my associates more than three minutes to find a document in my filing system.	5 4 3 2 1
10. I am often at least one week behind on my reading.	5 4 3 2 1
See Assessment Below	Total Score:

Assessment

If your total score is:

10 - 14 = Low Overload : Congratulations! You are doing fine. You have a well-balanced life. Be a mentor to someone who needs your help. It will do you good.
15 - 20= Managed Overload: You are doing well. Watch for overload traps.
20 - 34= Danger Zone: You are overloaded. Learn to prioritize and filter wisely. Put more "think time" in your life. Learn to filter more effectively. Seek help before you get worse.
35 - 50= Highly Overloaded : Things may be out of control. You need immediate changes. Redefine your roles, goals, and priorities. Seek help as soon as you can.

If your score is more than 20 you fall in the danger or the highly overloaded zone we offer you a complimentary Effectiveness and Overload Gauge™. This is the same needs assessment survey used by participants in our Overcoming Overload Workshop. At the end of your input the system will e-mail you a personalized assessment report with helpful tips and comparative benchmark data. Please click here to e-mail us your request for a complimentary access code. Or if you wish click to learn more about Effectiveness and Overload Gauge™.

Click See an overview of the Overcoming Overload Workshop