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There are different articles in the news every day that cover the topics of organization and productivity. Some are good and some are not so good. However, today I read an article that shared a tip I had never heard of before: "Want To Get Promoted? Easy Time Management Tips To The Rescue!"
This author, Michael Adams, covers three tips to increase your chances of a promotion -- all organization and productivity related. My favorite tip, and one that I had not heard of before, is to evaluate what is on your desk! The author goes on to suggest that you should pick five items that are on your desk and take a long, honest look at each one. Does it promote your productivity, or does it distract you from it?
So, in that spirit, let me share some examples:
1.) If you have any kind of action system on your desk, it would aid in your productivity. Rather than having piles on your desk, you have a great desk system, that helps you be more productive.
2.) Is it productive to have a clock on your desk? Sometimes yes, sometimes no! It all depends on how you treat the clock. Years ago, I learned that I was a clock watcher. It did not matter if I was engaged in the thing I was doing or if I was bored out of my mind. No matter what, I continued to look at the clock. So, for me, a watch on my wrist or a clock on my desk is not a good idea.
The other side to that is if you lose track of time, a clock on your desk can be a really good thing.
3.) How about a great digital photo frame? I have one. My husband gave it to me and I love it. I have found that I cannot have it in my line of site if I have the images rotating, though. Every time the image changes I momentarily get distracted.
Do the things on your desk enhance your productivity or diminish it? What is on your desk?
About the Author:
Stephanie LH Calahan is a dynamic entrepreneur, nationally known speaker, media personality, author, publisher, productivity/organization consultant, and business coach. As the founder and CEO of Calahan Solutions, Inc., she and her consultants focus on conducting presentations, personal coaching, productivity assessments and organizing services for time pressed professionals. Learn more: www.CalahanSolutions.com or www.ProductiveAndOrganized.net, or call 309.826.5263.
