Presentation for executives in transition.

1. David Scurlock Learning and Organizational Development Leader

9. Not Urgent Urgent Important Not Important Deception Necessity Balance and Productivity Waste and Excess * From Franklin Covey “Focus Achieving Your Highest Priorities

11. Not Urgent Urgent Important Not Important Deception Necessity Balance and Productivity Waste and Excess * From Franklin Covey “Focus Achieving Your Highest Priorities Manage Focus Avoid Minimize

12. 1. I spend much of my time on important activities that demand my immediate attention, such as crises, pressing problems, and deadline driven projects. 2. I feel I am constantly addressing issues that are important to others, but not to me. 3. I invest time regularly in relationship building and self-renewal. 4. I feel I am always “putting out fires” and working in a crisis mode. 5. I spend much of my time on activities that demand my immediate attention but have little relevance to my top priorities (e.g., needless interruptions, unimportant meetings, noncritical phone calls and e-mail). 6. I feel I am on top of things because of careful preparation and planning. 7. I spend much of my time on busywork, junk mail, excessive TV, Internet trivia, games, etc. 8. I feel I waste a lot of time. 9. Other people’s demands keep me from moving forward on critical goals and objectives. 10. I look forward and act on issues now, so they don’t become crises in the future. 11. I constantly feel “under the gun” to get important things done. 12. I rush around all day, but I do little that contributes to my organization’s most important priorities. 13. I am often required to come in at the last minute and help with key projects. 14. I spend my weekend in “recovery” from the workweek, with little time in meaningful activities. 15. I begin each week with a clear plan to achieve my highest priorities. 16. I often find that I have wasted several hours in front of the television or surfing the Internet. www.fcprofiles.com/focus

15. * Developmental Dimensions International Part of the Job Not part of the Job A. Annoying B. Motivating C. Happy to Avoid D. Things I Miss B + C = ____ A + D = ____

22. Can be acquired or learned steps experience Naturally recurring

24. Strengths reside in this area Don’t know we don’t know Know we don’t know Do it naturally Apply knowledge and skills Awareness Developed Talents “ Hidden” Talents

27. David Scurlock