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Step 1: Sort - when in doubt, move it out

A cluttered office is in need of sorting plus removal of unneccesary items.

Red tagged items are moved to an area for pick up by Surplus Services.

Step 2: Shine - the best cleaning is to not need cleaning

After organizing and decluttering her office Marianne dusts and cleans her desk.

This office truly shines and wins the "Mr. Clean Award".

Step 3: Set in Order - a place for everything and everything
in its place

Printer paper is stored directly above the office printers at the point-of-use.

Office supplies are neatly organized in a drawer.

Step 4: Standardize - see and recognize what needs
to be done

Labeled and color coded files make it easy to quickly locate files in a cabinet.

Locate maps of files in the area so that anyone can locate files at a glance.

Step 5: Sustain - the less self-discipline you need, the better