How to stay organized at work?

Question

I work in a crazy, multi-tasking office environment, where 10-12 tasks seem to be going on simultaneously. Then there are meetings throughout the day, with additional takeaways. I have a system.. but curious what else people are doing out there to stay on top of everything & not drop anything in the process.

Answer 1

I have a day planner and use it.

Have a to-do list and as each item is done, I mark it off and proceed on to the next item.  

Attend the meetings and make great notes.

Answer 2

I use outlook to put in the meetings and to remind myself of tasks for the same day and the next. I also put in deadlines and send a reminder on scheduled advance notices.

If I am in the middle of something and need to go to a meeting soon I jot down a quick note on a piece of paper or sticky and put it on top of desk to remind me where I left off or what my next step is to refresh my memory when I come back.

I write a top things to do list everyday and revise it at noon. Then below that is a list of;  if I have extra time—things I would like to get done that are not urgent.

I also keep everything organized in their appropriate file. Having a good filing system is important. Not just for company records but what you’re currently working on.

If I need to work on a file at home I call my cell phone sometimes to remind me to bring all the items back in the next day. Just as a back-up plan.

Answer 3

i live by my planner.  i'm old school so i go for the paper trail.