I like to know what I have and where I can put my hands on it. Regain control of your environment. Process your paperwork efficiently. You need to transfer paperwork to its proper destination efficiently. If you read a paper that has questionable value, throw it away.
Examples are ad circulars and outdated weekly reports.
Mark your calendar to check this folder out every week at the very least. If it's an important paper or document, make sure it is forwarded immediately to the appropriate person. If it needs research in order to reply or act on it, delegate this to another person to do. When they finish the research, it can then be returned to you for further action. These are just a few tips that may be helpful.