In order to maintain a clean desk you have to restrict the number of objects. In order to get used to having a clean desk I recommend to start with the following minimum only:
- Phone
- Network connectivity
- PC / Laptop
- Inbox
- Outbox
- Pens in not more than three colors
- Clear folders
- Stapler
- Calendar
- Notepad
On top of this you are allowed to have only one other thing on the table, which are documents related to the subject you are working on just in this moment.
I also recommend removing all personal objects from your table. Only when you became an experienced clear desk practiotioner you might consider bringing back som decoration.
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I found this to be a very practical but succinct article. I thought the comment about post-it notes was particularly good.
Hi Roy,
thank you very much. I will try to keep that level of quality consistently.
Please keep coming.
Nicolas
Thanks to your tips, I too hope to one day become an experienced clear desk practiotioner.
Hi, very nice post. I have been wonder’n bout this issue,so thanks for posting