Spring RIM cleaning is for sweeping out, shredding, boxing up, and reducing federal agency clutter. This Spring, we will focus on preparing, designing, convincing support, and implementing cleanout projects. I have compiled project examples, tips, checklists and other resources to get you started.
Clutter is evidence of deferred decisions.
“We’ll take care of that later.”
“We have too many other things to work on.”
“Clear out that space now, I need the room.”
“No time! No space! No patience!”
If you are on the receiving end of those messages, I bet you feel the uptick in blood pressure. Well, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.
Even if most people want to avoid “other people’s messes,” we need to be ready. We can use those cleanouts to garner support, build our subject matter expert network, and visibly get stuff done. RIM success is about building that trust, network, and making life in your agency more organized.
This Spring we will explore:
• Designing cleanout projects
• Preparing for the walk-in cleanout project need
• Making a case for cleanouts
• Understanding how cleanouts help the agency
• Eating a cleanout project one bite at a time.
“When life gives you lemons, make orange juice and leave the world wondering how you did it.”
― Mitch Griego\
Got cleanout stories? Bring ’em out!
I’m looking for “before” and “after” pictures, and a brief description of what you did and how long it took. Even if you have a “before” picture and are looking for advice, perhaps we can post it for RIMwork subscriber responses.