Go the Japanese Way.

Imagine a situation where you need one spanner while working. There is no definite system as to where things are kept. They are kept as per the machine operator and you do not need it when required. This may make a loss of precious time in just getting that spanner. In another situation, there is urgent need of a certificate or invoice and you have kept those all over place. You may not retrieve it or will have to search in each cup board or drawer where you may have possibly kept that paper. 

That is why getting organized is such an important thing to your success. Getting organized does not mean just well kept things, files, etc. but it also shows your attitude towards getting organized. In fact, if you have set some systems it will save you much of the precious time whenever you need to retrieve this material. This work culture is best systemized by the 5S technique which is applicable at office, industry or even home. The 5 S’s in the technique are:

S – Seiri - Sort

S-Seiton - Set in Order

S-Seiso - Shine

S-Seiketsu - Standardize

S-Shitsuke - Sustain

We will look more in detail - in some series articles.