... Have a difficult time keeping your desk clear and organized?
When it comes to filing things electronically, I have no problems.
I have my computer organized to find things easily and a place for everything.
When it comes to filing hard copies and putting the constant inflow and generation of paper in their proper place I find it much more difficult.
Fortunately, I run a virtually paperless office (or at least strive to the the extent possible). If this weren't the case, office life would be rough for me.
It's not that I don't want to always put things in their place, it's just that I multi-task a lot and mail and hard copies of my work tend to land on my desk and stay there until I get to them.
My goal is to make more workspace so I have larger piles of paper and more clutter ...
... just kidding, of course.
Actually, a bit more work surface may be a good thing so that certain work spaces are dedicated to certain tasks.
Better use of my filing cabinets would certainly help in making my office more efficient and make my days less frustrating and items much easier to find.
Making some nice dedicated slots for folders at my desk is surely a good idea.
How do you keep your office well organized, your desk open and free and documents easy to find?
Do any of you find it difficult to maintain this organization or is it just me?
For some or even most of you this probably is routine and easy, for me it is starting to get out of hand. I'm well aware of the problem, just looking for ways that you manage the hard copies and make (work) life easier.
I work from my home office which is a business dedicated room.
Thanks for sharing your secrets on this!
Dave
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