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Information Overload Gauge

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 balanced life.

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 information 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 you agree with the following statements? (5 = fully agree & 1= fully disagree)	I Totally Agree èèçç Disagree
1. I have no control over the amount of voice mail, e-mail, meetings, and material I receive.	5 4 3 2 1
2. More than 70% of my desk is often covered by papers.	5 4 3 2 1
3. On an average it takes me more than sixty seconds to find an important document in my files.	5 4 3 2 1
4. By end of day, my e-mail in box usually has more than 10 items.	5 4 3 2 1
5. On average 70% of the time spent in meetings is not productive.	5 4 3 2 1
6. I get too many unscheduled meetings or interruptions per day.	5 4 3 2 1
7. At the end of most days I have voice mail to which I should have responded.	5 4 3 2 1
8. My in basket usually has papers that are more than 48 hours old.	5 4 3 2 1
9. People place too many urgent demands on my life.	5 4 3 2 1
10. I often give up my personal life in order to keep up with all I have to do.	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. You have a well-balanced life. 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 overload traps.

Ë 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.

Ë 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.

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.

Please click here to read an overview of our Overload Gauge and see a sample group assessment report,

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

Ë Overcoming Overload

Ë Overcoming E-mail Overload

Ë Overcoming Meeting Overload