Information overload challenges every professional in every type of organization today. Records, documents, articles to read, memos, computer files, e-mail, faxes, and stacks upon stacks of file folders — and all of it has to go somewhere. Before you know it, your desk is a mess; your file drawers are crammed full; piles of paper clutter every surface; and you can’t find anything when you need it.

Talk about frustration! But you don’t have to be organizationally impaired. You’ll learn just how easy it can be to organize your files — and to maintain this efficient new system — thanks to the easy-to-apply strategies offered on this DVD. Reduce your stress by getting organized!

You’ll learn:

• How to set up a filing system that allows you to find anything in one minute or less
• Tips for organizing your desk, drawers, closets, cabinets, and office
• Simple techniques for filing computer documents so you can find them with ease
• Which organizing tools can make your job easier — and which make it more difficult
• Guidelines for what you must save and what you can toss
• A plan for maintaining your system at peak efficiency

About Sound Learning Solutions
Sound Learning Solutions, from Rockhurst University Continuing Education Center, Inc. offers hundreds of programs that deliver essential skills for business and personal development. To be successful in today’s hectic, volatile world, you have to stay current, improve your effectiveness, be willing to learn new skills, and adapt to an everchanging marketplace.

About Marla Benson
Marla Benson is a true expert in the field of organization and records management. She will challenge you to get the most from your personal and professional life. Marla will introduce you to the document life cycle and the fundamental organizational concept of “Usage Determines Storage.” She’ll demonstrate her simple yet effective methods for creating categories and subcategories, cross-referencing, and color coding. And she’ll show you how to establish operational guidelines and a disaster-recovery plan to protect your vital files and records. When you apply these shortcuts to creating and maintaining organized files and records, you’ll experience increased productivity and less stress.