If you want to clean up clutter at work, then you need to create a cleaning system. It needs to be something that can be repeated periodically because it’s easier to keep things from getting too messy, rather than having to clean up years of clutter.
Your goal is to reduce the amount of time you waste when you can’t find or file things properly. In this episode of our Employee Productivity series, you’ll learn how to reduce the stress of a mess through a few simple steps
What Productivity Questions Does This Video Answer?
- How can I clean up clutter at work?
- How my office be less messy?
- How can I find things easier on my desk?
- What’s the best time to clean up clutter?
Video Transcript for Clean Up Clutter at Work
Will you join me in declaring war on clutter? It starts really innocently. You go to a conference, you get a binder full of information. There are reports at work. Perhaps there are some books you want to read. The clutter starts to explode in your workplace. And before long, you start having problems.
You see, you can’t find stuff you need. Or you’re not able to properly file things that you’ll need at a later time. So your office becomes ground zero for clutter.
Don’t worry about this. It’s a common thing. The think I want you to do is to devote a day, periodically, even a few hours, to declaring war on clutter.
Get everyone in your office to go through all the things they no longer need. I’m guessing they have accumulated a lot.
Pick a slow day. Do this. You’ll be surprised how much more efficient everyone can be, just because they’re not having to dig through a bunch of stuff that they no longer need.
Hoarding doesn’t fit a productive office. Declare war on clutter.
About This Video Series
Ken Okel’s ongoing Employee Productivity video series will make you more effective on the job. Every week, you’ll learn a new, easy to understand tip that you can use right away, like how automation can help your team.
Got a productivity problem? Let us know and we’ll feature it in an upcoming episode.
About Ken Okel
As a motivational speaker, Ken Okel works with leaders and organizations to boost productivity, performance, and profits. At conferences, conventions, and company meetings, he engages audiences with new ways to maximize their time at work. To see a sample of his keynote and workshop presentations, visit his video page.
