You may know someone whose house is a perfect mess all the time. However, to them, everything is normal. You may also see a few desks full of coffee mugs, paper, and junk in your office. However, the people who use the desks may be perfectly harmonious with clutter.
Organisations are no different. Many organisations use multiple silo systems, paper, files, emails, and spreadsheets to process information. The outsider can see the clutter, but it is just a usual way of life to the organisation.
Now, time for self-reflection; look around, assess and answer this – Have you learned to live with clutter?
