Workers everywhere admit they are often overwhelmed by the stacks of paper found in their offices, at home and in life in general While most of us were taught specifics relating to phone or computer skills, very few people were ever taught filing techniques

Some would agree that the first three steps of Lean Office 5S are the easiest Sort and purge the contents of your office

Regardless of how familiar you are with the teachings of Lean Manufacturing or Lean Office, it’s important to know what the 7 Areas of Waste are in any work environment Knowing these seven will help you in spotting areas where waste can be eliminated, improvements can be made and productivity can increase

When two or more people work in proximity to one another, there just might be a possibility that uncomfortable situations will arise It’s theoretical of course; just a remote possibility

Becoming more productive and getting more organized doesn’t happen overnight As you strive to make improvements, it’s important to consider what might be causing the disorganization you currently struggle with

Sometimes we get caught up in over-processing things on our desk because of a lack of focus Other times we find ourselves repeating steps or forgetting where we were prior to an interruption

It has been said that nothing kills creativity more than tradition We do things because we’ve always done them

You might be an organized individual but there is a difference between being organized and being clean Believe it or not, you can have one without the other, however it�s optimum when they�re combined

Waste of Inventory, as defined by the Toyota Production System, is easier to spot in a manufacturing setting than in an office Be assured, though, it�s there

We’ve all seen pictures of a workbench pegboard with outline drawings for each tool Perhaps we’ve chuckled at the anal-ness of it or maybe we’ve secretly hoped we could be that organized