Chapter

11

Getting Organized in the Workplace

In This Chapter

•  Coexisting with other organizing styles

•  Clearing clutter in your work area

•  Organizing office spaces efficiently

•  Managing time at work

Getting organized at the office is a lot like getting organized at home. You’ll use many of the same tools and techniques, and face many of the same challenges. However, the presence of co-workers and the demands of corporate culture may impose some constraints when you reach for your organizing solutions. Working within those limits and creating routines ideally suited for office activities will bring more time and productivity to your workday.

In this chapter, we discuss ways to work in harmony with people or places with divergent organizational styles. We take a look at ways to cut office clutter and how best to organize your workspace for success. Finally, we examine helpful routines and checkpoints that will speed and organize your working life.