Paperwork Poet Pillows

"Why are you always in the details?"

A paperwork machine spews endless paperwork

Whats ticking away in YOUR filing system?

"You've got to fill in these forms to join the 'How to reduce bureaucracy' seminar."

"Yes Sir, I'm still working on the 'ins and outs' of their proposal."

In/Out/These Things Happen.

Storm in the out tray

'Apparently, Smith's desk just couldn't withstand the weight of the paperwork we piled on his desk.'

Here and There Trays

Quality Control

'What happened to that efficiency report? I had it in my hand not two minutes ago.'

Organization is not rocket science!

"We need to do something about excessive admin. I want you to fill out one of these forms every time you think you're doing some."

'The job calls for a little filing now and then...'

Inout baskets.

'Fred's Office Supply? I'd like to order a dozen more desk bins and a step-ladder please.'

The Buck Never Stops.

"Simplified application form? . . . This IS the simplified application form!"

'You can come down a peg. Mesopotamia gave the world bureaucracy, you know.'

'Did you get the hard copy from Mr. Dawson?'

In, out, shake it all about.

Innovation tray covered in ivy.

"Do you think we should look again at who we invite to these meetings?"

Smoke and mirrors.

Government Offices / In tray, No Exit tray.

InIn by-products.

"These are just the guidelines, the forms are in the truck outside!"

"I really start dragon around 3 o'clock."

In - Out - Pending.

Forms I cannot deal with / Forms I will not deal with

"Have a good weekend!"

'Good new. . . we're moving you to a bigger desk!'

Bureau to cut back on bureaucratic paperwork...

'They just kept sending out memos. Who cared if they made sense?'

In Tray, Out Tray, and Shredded Paper Tray