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ORGANIZATIONAL-SKILLS5 MIN READ

Archive to Keep Current Work Light

Archive completed or inactive material without losing retrieval confidence.

You do not need fewer files; you need fewer active files. Archive by status, not shame Old material often stays visible because people fear losing it. PARA solves that by giving inactive work a real home. The archive is a library of closed loops, not a trash can. Keep reusable assets separate A completed project may contain a checklist, template, or decision memo that should become a Resource. Archive the project history; promote the reusable piece. Review before the active layer bloats During review, ask what is still live. If a project has no current outcome or next action, either…

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