Course Description: This course is for the beginning organizer who wants to build a strong foundation of skills and knowledge to launch a successful business organizing practice. The class examines organizing practices that apply to working with professionals in a business setting, including home offices, corporations, commercial enterprises, and other business settings. Using case studies and examples from the instructor’s first-hand experience, participants will be introduced to strategies that address modern workplace challenges. The class covers business client assessments; the basics of agreements/contracts; an introduction to workflow analysis, filing mechanics and systems, and time management strategies, and an examination of communications in business as it effects productivity.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, attendees should be able to:

List the key features of a client agreement for a business organizing project.
Be able to do a high-level assessment of a client’s technology skill level and technology needs.
Define “document life cycle.”
Describe the use of an inbox/outbox system.
Identify steps in a workflow process.
Know more than one type of paper-based filing systems for office use.
Write a clearly defined goal (-specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time-oriented.)
Explain more than one simple method for prioritizing tasks.
Know the Pareto principle (80/20 Rule) and give examples of its use
Define the principle of delegation
Understand key communication principles
The course was developed and is being taught by Ann Damani-McKinney. Ann is the founder of Conceivable Solutions, Inc., an organizing and efficiency firm that helps its business clients through consulting and training. Ann is an industry leader and sought after trainer and speaker. She has served many functions for both NAPO and NAPO-GA.

$99 for members/$199 for non-members (add $20 if register within 10 days of class): plus cost of a long distance phone call

Cancellation & Transfer Policy: ALL CANCELLATIONS & TRANSFER REQUESTS MUST BE MADE IN WRITING. A $20 processing fee will be charged for all cancellations or transfers. No refunds will be made on cancellations received less than one week before the first class.

*Please Note: The registration rate includes both dates.