How do you measure being organized?
Sandy had a messy desk that was more of an annoyance than a hindrance to her effectiveness. During her review process, some of Sandy’s co-workers and staff commented that her desk was a disaster and that she appeared disorganized.
However, she was highly praised in these same reviews for her timeliness, leadership ability, communication skills, strategic thinking and ability to get things done. She has received several promotions throughout her career and is now a vice president with her firm.
There’s a perception that being organized always means being neat and tidy. For most, that would be true. But, there is a large percentage of neat people who are extremely disorganized, and a lot of effective and efficient people who have messy desks.
So, if a neat and tidy workspace doesn’t necessarily indicate organization, how do you measure being organized? With a simple two-step test:
1. You get things done when they’re due.
2. You can find things when you need them.
Build your system on these two measures, and you’re well on your way to optimum organization.
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