ORGANIZED IN BUSINESS
This post is a very special one to me, do you want to know why? Because my Momma wrote it! Her keys to organizational success in the workplace are ones that can be applied in any job setting. I hope you apply some of her knowledge into your own life and I would love to hear your spin on her suggestions. Happy reading!
As someone who used to work as a secretary to a vice principal, I found that prioritization and organization are keys to success. First, communicate with your boss daily as to which tasks require immediate attention and which ones don't. I liked to make columns on my desk of all that needed to be done. I would stagger the papers so that I could see everything at a glance and grab what I needed quickly. If your space is cluttered and you can't find what you need, it makes it very difficult to work efficiently. I always had in the outer corner of my desk a tray with two levels (you can have more if you prefer). The top section was for incoming work from my boss and the bottom was outgoing work that was completed. Anything that was confidential was turned over for privacy.
Second, organization also requires your files to be neat and orderly; color coded and alphabetical is helpful. Keep papers within each folder in date order so you aren't scrambling through piles to look for something.
Third, the most important item for me was my pad that I used to write everything down. It was my bible. I would date the page and always carry it with me when my boss called me into her office. As she asked me to do what she needed, I wrote it down so I wouldn't forget and crossed off tasks with one line after I finished. This provided me a record if I ever need to look back in case something was questioned, and because I used one line to cross those tasks off, I could easily read what I had written. I hope that these tips will help you become a more organized and efficient worker. You'll find that you will be much happier and have more confidence in yourself, too.
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