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Meeting Overload Gauge

The following statements are a subset of our Overload Gauge™. They seek to gauge your present thoughts and/or feelings about some of the key causes of meeting overload.

Please note: Your answers to these surveys are yours and yours alone. We do not collect them or read them. They are a simple diagnostic tool that we hope you find helpful.

To what extent do the following statements describe how you feel about your meetings? (1 = fully disagree & 5 = fully agree)	I Totally... Agree èèçç Disagree
1. On an average I spend more than 50% of my time in meetings.	5 4 3 2 1
2. We have too many committees and meetings.	5 4 3 2 1
3. When I am asked to attend a meeting or join a committee I am not always sure of what contribution I am expected to give and/or what role I am expected to play.	5 4 3 2 1
4. I do not control who should attend the meetings that I lead.	5 4 3 2 1
5. Most meetings I attend go overtime.	5 4 3 2 1
6. Meeting agendas often arrive less than 3 working days before the meeting start time.	5 4 3 2 1
7. Most committees and meetings have too many people.	5 4 3 2 1
8. Committee terms of reference seldom reflect clear, expected objectives and/or outcomes.	5 4 3 2 1
9. It always takes more than 3 days to get meeting minutes.	5 4 3 2 1
10.Committee effectiveness and leadership are seldom evaluated. .	5 4 3 2 1
See Assessment Below	Total Score:

Assessment

If your total score is:

Ë 10 - 14 = Low Overload
Congratulations! You are doing fine. Be a mentor to someone who needs your help. It will do you good.

Ë 15 - 20= Managed Overload
You are doing well. Watch for meeting overload traps. Remember bad meeting habits are contagious.

Ë 20 - 34= Danger Zone
You are overloaded. Learn to prioritize and filter wisely. Put more "think time" in your life, especially after high demand meetings. Seek help before you get worse.

Ë 35 - 50= Highly Overloaded
Things may be out of control. You need immediate changes. Redefine your roles, goals, and priorities. Ensure your meeting participation focuses on the meeting objectives and the roles you are expected to play. Seek help as soon as you can.

Please note: This is not a clinical tool and your answers to this survey are yours and yours alone. We do not collect them or read them. They are a simple diagnostic tool that we hope you find helpful.

Need help? E-mail us your questions. We will try to help.

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You may wish to see an overview of the following workshops:

Ë Overcoming Meeting Overload

Ë Overcoming Work and Information Overload

Ë Overcoming E-mail Overload