A Cluttered Desk

Published: Apr 6, 2004

Application

People make jokes by saying a clean desk is a sign of a sick mind.

Managers of a clean desk believe a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind.

Intelligent managers defend a cluttered desk with a whole set of justifications and point to an impressive performance record. It's highly probable they are performing well in spite of a cluttered desk and they are simply overcoming the obstacle with superior capabilities.

Most of the really top performers seem to maintain clean desks.

Stories

Reading upside down

I have perfected my skill in reading text upside down. This comes in handy when I'm arguing the case for a clean desk policy. Once I begin reciting the contents of the sensitive documents piled on the person's desk top, I end up winning most arguments. I tend to lose at changing old habits unless they seek a return on the payment of a hefty consulting fee.

Submitted by: NephewGerry

Outcomes

Confidential documents can have greater protection when out of plain view.
Unfettered performance.
A handy place for having a nap.

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