What Does Your Workspace Say About You?
Imagine you are a set decorator in Hollywood and your job is to create a workplace that tells people the character is so bogged down in work he can barely keep up. What would you make it look like? Would there be stacks of files everywhere? Would there be sticky notes all over the monitor? Would the extra chairs be holding so much paper that no one can sit in them?
Now think, what if the over-worked person was also a slob? Would you add food wrappers, coffee cups, and tissues on top of the mess? Would the plants be dying? Would there be dust and un-read magazines?
But on the other hand, what would you make the desk look like if you wanted the person to project that she was hard working, conscientious and moving up in her career? Would the workspace be neat and orderly? Would unused files be kept out of sight? Would she use scheduling software?
Now think — if a new client, co-worker, or the BIG BOSS saw your workspace, what would they think about you? They say first impressions are lasting impressions. What impression is your workspace giving people about you?