How can I maximize my efficiency at the office?

My job requires managing dozens of complex tasks, tracking & meeting multiple deadlines, keeping numerous clients happy, overseeing various staff members’ work, being instantly responsive to my bosses’ ceaseless demands, and constantly documenting everything I do (so that I can cover my you-know-what).

I am looking for tips, advice, lifehacks, strategies, tech solutions, or general ideas as to how to achieve maximum office efficiency. What works for any of you?

In the spirit of reciprocity, here are some things that I have found useful:

- The doctrine of “touch a paper once”—i.e., deal with an issue the moment the assignment/email hits your desk—often an ideal to be strived for rather than reached, but still a useful ideal nonetheless.

- Download & use AutoHotkey—a huge time saver!

Any other ideas would be much appreciated! (And thanks in advance to the person who will tell me not to go on Fluther while at work!)