The method you organize your work can determine the efficiency of a company. Unorganized work can lead to loss of production, missed deadlines, and missed growth opportunities, as well as burnout among employees.

The most efficient way to organize yourself is to establish a central point of information and establish processes. It is much easier to work in a team when you have a single point of truth for all tasks. You can also monitor the progress and provide transparency to your stakeholders. If you need to complete the product deliverable, such as blog posts, which must be written, edited and designed by three distinct individuals, it is recommended to break each component of the deliverable down into smaller tasks that can then be assigned to the various team members. You can then keep everyone on the same page and monitor the progress each day.

Other methods to stay organized include putting together to-do lists, or using workflow software that can handle everything from managing tasks to sending emails messages to team members whenever their assignments are due. These tools can reduce the amount of time employees spend on work-related activities (such as looking for tasks, following up on them and switching between applications). Instead, they are able to dedicate more time to strategic work and a well-planned strategy.

A good organization system can also help prevent burning out by making it easier to manage workloads. If every task has a clear goal, an accountable owner and a deadline that is defined, it reduces stress levels, which can cause impulsive decisions and overexertion that can lead to burnout.