Keep a Tidy Desk
A tidy desk isn’t just about physical space. In the Devign Methodology, your “desk” is your digital workspace: Slack, email, project boards, and client communication channels. A cluttered desk creates missed messages, delayed responses, and frayed trust. A tidy one keeps focus sharp and communication clear.
1. Daily Slack Clear
- At the end of each day, clear your Slack messages. Use simple emoji signals to keep the flow obvious:
- 👀 Seen and will respond soon
- ✅ Actioned and closed
This small discipline prevents forgotten tasks and gives your team visible confirmation that nothing is lost in the noise.
2. Daily Email Clear
Treat your inbox like a to-do list, not a storage box. File emails into folders once they’re read or actioned, leaving only open items visible. An empty inbox isn’t about perfection - it’s about making sure you always know what truly needs attention.
3. Close the Loop
Not every message can be answered on the spot - but silence creates anxiety. If you can’t respond fully, let the sender know when they’ll hear from you. “I’ll get back to you by tomorrow” is always better than leaving someone in the dark.
4. Don’t Go to Bed Angry
Most tension in projects doesn’t come from failure - it comes from unspoken frustration. Anger is often just communication left unsaid. Close the loop. Speak the truth. Reopen the channel. Go home with clarity, sleep well, and if needed - fight again tomorrow with a clearer head.
A tidy desk creates a tidy mind. And a tidy mind builds the kind of steady, reliable client experience that Moonward is known for: fresh, personable, and trustworthy.