Going Paperless: Small Changes That Can Make Big Difference in Your Organization
To go, or not to go, that is the question. Well, not quite, but businesses and individuals are facing the question of whether to go paperless on a daily basis. And, while the idea of going paperless is not a new one, it is something that individuals continue to push off - both in their professional and personal lives.
Start small. I read a fantastic book by Robert Maurer last year, titled One Small Step Can Change Your Life: The Kaizen Way. This book has one primary focus: make small changes on a daily basis. After enough days, you've made big changes without feeling the overwhelming feeling that we all get when tasked with a big change or project.
How can I start small with going paperless?
Going paperless doesn't have to be a massive and overwhelming project.
- Toss out the notepad. Are you still taking notes on paper? Do you really enjoy having piles of paper with an organization system that in theory makes sense, yet leads to no results when you are actually looking for something? Consider typing your notes on your computer (or any of the many mobile devices we all have these days) in Microsoft Word. Want to make things even easier? Take a look at Microsoft OneNote. OneNote has had a major impact on my professional life and has not only allowed me to be more paperless, but it's made me super organized.
- Create an electronic signature. I find myself reviewing, signing contracts, and
other documents on a regular basis in my current position, and this one
was a game changer for me. Using the free Adobe PDF
reader (which is a simple ...
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