What’s puzzling you?
Once we decide to take the next step, an initial on-site assessment may be done to further identify the missing pieces of the puzzle.
Here’s how we'll put your missing pieces into place, and the results you will experience:
Paper
Where needed, we'll sort and identify important papers, establish customized categories and systems, and determine the best logistical filing set-up.
Results You Can Expect
- Your paperwork is organized, and you can find what you need within minutes, if not seconds.
- You have enough room in your filing system for easy retrieval and filing.
- You have a systematic method for purging unnecessary papers.
- Your desktop has enough space on which to work.
Electronic Files
When needed, we'll identify important electronic files; e.g., email and Word, establish customized categories for folders (and subfolders), and determine the best internal and logistical filing set-up.
Results You Can Expect
- You have a systematic method for naming your files, and can quickly find information in your computer when needed.
- Your email does not pile up, it is spam-filtered, well organized, and purged regularly.
- You have a systematic method for purging unnecessary files.
Space/Office Layout
When needed, we'll determine the physical layout that best supports your working style, and re-arrange your office accordingly, where possible.
Results You Can Expect
- Your office is arranged and organized, and you can get to materials and information you need easily.
- In your absence, others can find what they need in your office within minutes.
- Your office reflects the quality of your work.
Time
When needed, we'll identify habit-forming methods so you can manage yourself more effectively with respect to time and, if necessary, determine the type of planner or calendar that best fits your needs.
Results You Can Expect
- You have an effective system for managing work in progress, and you complete your important projects on time.
- You have an effective system for managing phone calls, voicemail, and email.
- You send out invoices in a timely manner and/or pay bills on time.
- You use a planner or calendar consistently and effectively.
- You manage interruptions, such as drop-in visitors, phone calls, and other distractions, effectively.
- You can leave your office at a reasonable time--on a regular basis.
Bonus Results
- You have more discretionary time.
- You get enough sleep every night.
- You feel as though a weight has been lifted (it has!).
- You actually enjoy keeping your "new" office organized!
- If you're a manager, your disorganized employee becomes a valued employee, and the team is more productive.
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