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It stands to reason that taking organized minutes maximizes the effectiveness of your meeting. (After all — what would be the point of debating and deliberating and deciding, if no one could remember exactly what was discussed?) So how do you keep track of all the information that’s given out? It’s actually not as hard…

At work, at home, on the road — no matter who you are or what you do, we’re all bombarded with paper. Some days, as I help clients sort through their mail, I’m amazed that we have any trees left on this planet at all! Junk mail, bills, magazines, newspapers, memos, reports — it’s an…

You may have heard the term “desk reference files” before, but what does it mean? This is one of the foundational cornerstones of an organized paper management system — it’s where your most important informational documents life. Not sure how the whole thing works? Well let me tell you! Reference Vs. Action Files Desk reference…

Organizing your schedule — where does one start? Some people see time management as a super-power. (Surely there’s no way a mere mortal could fit it all in from 9-to-5!) But work productivity is simple, if you have a plan. It’s a skill that anyone can learn — just follow these guiding principles. Think Before…

The yearly “file purge” is a sensitive (and somewhat scary) issue for many — because there could be harsh consequences if you toss something you really should have kept. While setting up records retention guidelines with my organizing clients, everyone asks, “How do I know if I need to keep it?” Unfortunately, all documents are…

Creating (and following) an organized to-do system is the best way to make sure daily tasks are getting completed according to schedule. With the right system, you’ll never accumulate more than a week’s worth of paper at any time, and will have no reason to miss a deadline or pay a bill late. You can…

One of the more unnecessarily-cluttered drawers in most folks’ homes is the one where they store silverware. It’s actually super-easy to keep this particular storage space organized — as long as you follow a few simple rules. Everyday Vs. Special Occasion Lots of folks have multiple sets of cutlery — the stuff they use day-in/day-out,…

Everyone wants to run organized, productive, and effective meetings. The problem is that a meeting is a double-edged sword. It can be a great way to share information or engage in participatory group planning (if run correctly) — it can also be a massively annoying waste of time (if run badly). How do you ensure…

School will be back in session soon — what does that mean to you? For some folks it’s supply-shopping, P.T.A. meetings, and artwork taped to the refrigerator — for others it’s the beginning of a constant struggle to stay on top of homework, extracurricular activities, and the household chores. How on earth do you make…

Tell me if this sounds familiar — you sit down with the Sunday paper (or your favorite discount website), and are seduced by all the money-saving offers. You diligently clip and snip and print — stashing your coupons in an envelope (alongside a few gift certificates you really should use and a couple of rebate…