A messy desk means that you are creative
There may be some merit to the findings as it may reveal the associative working of the mind of such a person. Sort of lateral thinking or mind mapping.
(My own desk is quite messy except when a business visitor (not necessarily important) is expected. Five minutes after the visit system restored to the usual disorder.)
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What is the thinking of CEans on this?
If not intruding, how messy is the desk?