Disorganization is an Office Disaster
Disorganization costs businesses thousands of dollars a week in lost time while
employees look for documents, dig out from office clutter or are slowed down by
feeling overwhelmed and out of control.
What Creates Disorganization?
Studies show some people crave clutter for psychological reasons. For the rest
of us, not being as organized as we'd like to be is frequently caused by lack
of a system or routine.
When papers aren't placed logically right away, they join other papers waiting
to find a home. Then they get moved to a "holding place" for filing while
other, newer papers accumulate. In time, the accumulation becomes daunting.
Small items like pens, pencils and paperclips frequently gather in messy groups
on desks and tabletops. Personal items feel they have the right to just make
themselves at home anywhere. Sound familiar?
The Disorganized Dirty Half-Dozen
Some excuses that might sound familiar to you:
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"I'm too busy working to organize the work."
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"If I file something, I'll never find it again."
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"I am organized-see, I have everything in piles."
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"I'll get to that later."
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"Cleaning up around here is just a waste of time."
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"I look more productive with papers all around me."
Set Yourself Up For Success
Getting organized is one thing. Staying that way requires a system that's easy
to sustain. But the rewards of saving time and making your life easier are
definitely an inspiration. The key to success is setting up a system and
developing a routine that works for you and your work style.
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