Place a check beside those statements that are true then check your score.

Most of the paperwork on my desk is stacked horizontally.
My in-basket is on my desk.
My telephone is on my desk.
I spend at least ten minutes most days looking for things on my desk.
There is a stack of magazines or other reading material on my desk most of the time.
Other people are reluctant to leave paperwork on my desk for fear it might get lost.
At least one person during the past week left something on my chair or on top of a project I was working on so I'd be sure to see it.
It is difficult for other people to find a document on my desk if I'm not there.
At any one time there are at least three unfinished projects lying on my desk.
My desk is usually messy when I leave at night.
In addition to paperwork, I keep at least five other items on my desk [e.g.: stapler, pencil caddie, paperclip holder, calendar, rubber bands, tape, ink stamp, cup, bookends, photographs, books].
During most of the day you can see very little of my desk top - over 75 percent is covered with files, paperwork.
Some days I have paper arranged on the floor adjacent to my desk while working.
I have more than one "junk drawer" in my desk.
A ledge under my desk, a window sill or the top of a filing cabinet is being used to store paperwork, at least temporarily.
During a typical week, several people comment on the state of my desk top.
There is not enough room in my filing cabinet to house the paperwork on my desk.
Every week, at least two people ask me about the status of a memo or report that has been given to me for action.
I make notes on scraps of paper which frequently get lost or misplaced.
I sometimes move to another desk or table so I'll have room to work.
Your score - 0

0 - 4 You are above average in your organizing skills, and are probably experiencing a high level of productivity.
5 - 10 You will never win a "messiest desk" award, but your personal productivity is likely being hampered.
11 - 15 Chances are, you are spending a lot of time searching for things, shuffling paper, and becoming distracted. Your productivity is suffering as a result.
16 - 20 Your desk is a conversation piece and is affecting other people's productivity as well. Take action before it's declared a disaster area.

If you scored 5 or more, you might want to become a Time Club Member where there is a free Getting Organized Course or purchase the Getting Organized book from the online catalog. Full-day seminars are also available.