Streamline That Google Drive DIY
Ok, so I realize how nerdy this is gonna sound….but…(deep breath) My GDrive is a source of organizational bliss. And I couldn’t function ANY other way. I know where EVERYTHING is. I don't have to freak out looking for things because everything is its appropriate place. Notice, I DIDN'T say perfect because… what is perfect?!
Right now, your GDrive may be a "mess." Dare I say even…a ‘nightmare.’ I’ve been there! Everything everywhere, folders with 1 - 2 old documents, nothing is where you thought it was, and -more than once- it's taken you 15 minutes or more to find something for a client (eek).
This DIY guide is going to give you the steps you need to streamline your GDrive, and create an organizational haven. Goodbye, Hot Mess, hello, Cool Harmony.
So here's how to use the "DIY Streamline That GDrive" Process, which I've broken into a 4-step process:
1. Deep Dive Record your responses to each of the Deep Dive questions in the above chart.
2. Document Organize your responses using your preferred method; a PM tool, a google doc, a paper or digital to-do list, etc.
3. Test Implementing and testing is the best way to determine if a particular method works for you. For example, you've decided to color code all internal meetings, but you've realized it's not something you’ve actually been keeping up with. If you’ve determined this isn’t a sustainable habit for you, tweak the process, or eliminate as needed. Then move on to implement & test another method.
3. Wrap up Set up a task or a reminder to do this every quarter, month, or even week! You might be tempted to do this one time and think you can work off of that moving forward …but it's likely you’ll need to set aside time regularly in order to figure out what you actually want it to be and look like.
Organzational Bliss
ACTION STEP:
Now get started! Jump into the Deep Dive and start to answer the questions!
OPTIONAL ACTION STEP:
Reply to this email with a quick screenshot of your action guide so we can hold you accountable! Or feel free to tag me on insta (@operation_qol1) with a screenshot of your progress.
You don't have to do this ALL AT ONCE. I know the desire to sit down for a couple of hours and knock it out can be tempting. If that works for you, BY ALL MEANS, go for it.
However, don't be afraid to schedule some time to complete what you can in that moment, and then come back to it.
Stay tuned for more tips and advice from your friendly Operations Strategist,
