Technology doesn't always fix the problem

I met with a prospective client a few weeks ago to discuss the possibility of organizing her business office. During our initial consultation we talked about the problems she was facing with her desk and why it was always unkempt. At one point in the conversation our attention turned to the disorganization within her computer and why her computer files and emails were not being managed properly. It highlighted an often forgotten fact…Technology does not automatically make a person organized! In fact, sometimes it can make their situation worse. My prospect’s desk and computer were remarkably similar: her papers were all mixed up on the desk and so were her computer documents. Her physical filing system was not functioning properly, and she had not yet created a system for her computer files that was efficient and effective. In the end I believe that good habits and discipline make someone organized, not necessarily the technology they use. For some people, electronics and technology are a God send and make life easier. For others, it highlights and accentuates the current lack of organization.