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Rice Universitys Office of Learning and Professional Development (OLPD) Presents...

Todays Topic The Key to Workplace Efficiency and Productivity!

Organization: A new academic year has arrivedand what better way to kick things off right than by getting organized!

Think getting organized is

too much of a bore?too much of a chore?...too difficult?Then think again!

Believe it or not, a few well placed organizational tips and tools can spell the difference between failure and success in terms of your workplace productivity.

With a few, simple adjustments your work day will feel less like this

And more like this

All it takes is a commitment to

-1-Clear the ClutterMake your desk an area of essentials only including files, papers, and general office suppliesForm the habit of being tidy - put things back in their place when you are done with them.Shred/Trash unessential paperworkCreate and use folders for storing hard-copy files

-2-Organize the InformationFile information according to project, due date, time-frame or a combination of the three Keep files/info used daily within easy reach store all othersLabel folders and sort e-files on your computer desktop

-3-Practice Planning Remember! if you fail to planyou plan to fail!Planning is a form of subconscious mental programming that makes you more productive.Thus

Program yourself by: Creating a to-do list for the day

Ordering items according to importance: Routine, Rush, ASAP

Establishing a working time frame in which each item will be completed

Working toward completing each task according to your timed plan

And by the end of the dayYour list will have become your List. To-DoDone

Organization is the key to your success!

And utilizing these tips will cause your productivity to SOAR! Remember

Promoting Excellence Through Learning

The Rice Way! OLPD Owlets

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