One of the things that I struggle with in my office is organization. The desk gets messy, papers and files get stacked up, and post-it notes get stuck everywhere. After a while, I need to take half a day and clean-up or I go nuts.
That's a problem for a lot of sales professionals, as well. Sometimes, that organization issue can be found in their cars, too: Files everywhere, binders, etc. Come to think of it, that gets to be a problem for me from time to time as well. Man, I'm probably not the person you want to listen to when it comes to being organized for success!
So, let me give you a few tips from business productivity expert Rich Schefren from StrategicProfits.com to help you clean-up your work space so that you can clean-up on your quota!
1. The clutter in your office. If you're constantly looking for things amid the junk that's in your way, you're wasting time. Get rid of it.
2. The efficiency of your workstation set-up. The things you use often should be at your fingertips. For example, your file cabinet should be close to your desk so you don't have to walk across the room every time you need something from it.
3. The way you organize your e-mail. Delete the messages you don't need and create folders for those you do need. That way, you won't have to filter through hundreds of messages to locate the one you're looking for.
4. The way you organize your papers. Spend 10 minutes at the end of each day filing away the papers you aren't actively using. If you do need to keep some out, put them in a stand-up file rack that will keep them organized.
5. Your calendar. Either a written or electronic calendar is a must, but you'll run into problems if you have more than one.
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