Is your office efficient? My personal workspace is always free and clear of any visible clutter including scattered paperwork. Yes No I have a separate area assigned in my office for incoming hardcopy documents. Yes No I have a separate area assigned in my office for outgoing work that I have completed. Yes No Office supplies that I use on a daily basis (such as my stapler and pens) are contained on my desk within arm’s reach. Yes No My desk is positioned to help me avoid distractions such as someone walking by my office. Yes No I am right-handed, so I keep my telephone on the left side of my working area. Yes No Items that I use rarely such as the paper cutter are kept in a central supply area in the office. Yes No The file cabinet in my office contains only current working files. All other organizational files are stored in the central filing area. Yes No The only paperwork that I keep on my desk is related to the project on which I am currently working. Yes No At the end of the business day, I clear off my desk of any paperwork. Yes No If you answered “No” to any of the above, your office space may be preventing you from being as efficient as possible at your job. Contact me to learn if consulting with me can help you.
