Time to Get Organized
Now is the perfect time to get organized at work. Not only does being organized at work reduce clutter, but it will help you be more efficient and effective everyday. Here are a few suggestions to help you get organized at work:
- Make a list. It is critical to highlight what tasks/goals you need to complete during the day, week, and month. You can either create 3 separate lists by day, week or month or create one main list and designate which tasks you need to attain by which timeframe. Be sure to review your list (s) at the beginning of each day so you know what you need to do.
- Utilize a calendar or planner. Any important dates or deadlines should be marked and tracked in a calendar. You should review your calendar or planner frequently so that you do not lose track of any important dates and deadlines. In addition you will be able to see if you have any conflicts that might occur. You can also consider electronic calendars that will alert you when important tasks are due.
- Straighten your desk. Try to keep your desk clean and get rid of any papers you do not need. If you have a filing drawer or compartments on your desk, utilize them to file any information you rarely use. Discard or shred any old papers or files that are no longer needed.
- Prioritize your Email and Phone Calls. If you tend to get bombarded with emails and calls, sort your incoming emails and calls by level of importance. Whenever you have some downtime, then you can handle the less important calls and emails.
- Commit to be organized. It is great to say that you will try to be organized but a commitment needs to be in place. Spending a few extra minutes at the end of each day to clean your desk and get organized for the next day will help you stay organized and resourceful throughout the year.
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