Positive character trait

Organized

adj. Arranged well and able to manage tasks effectively.

4 ready sentences Updated Run by Adrian Nutiu

What it looks like

  • Plans ahead, so the right things are ready at the right time.
  • Keeps track of tasks, dates and materials without being reminded.
  • Finds what is needed quickly, because it has a place.

Fits when a person plans ahead, keeps track of tasks, and finds things when needed

Not when tidiness is the only point, or the plan leaves no room for other people's needs

How to say it

Replace the brackets with what the person actually did.

Fills [Name] in the reference and the report card comment, ready to copy.

  • Resume line
    Coordinated [event, move or schedule] for [number] [people or teams], delivering it [on time or under budget] with [number] [changes handled].
  • Reference or recommendation
    [Name] is organized: they ran [an event, a project or the office calendar] for [number] people, and nothing was forgotten or late.
  • Report card comment
    [Name] is organized, comes prepared to every lesson, and keeps track of homework and deadlines.
  • In a story, shown not told
    The power went out ten minutes before the guests arrived. She opened the cupboard, handed out the candles she had labeled in June, and the party went on.
Example

The organized coordinator had a backup driver lined up before anyone asked.

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