{"id":340,"date":"2017-05-02T14:51:12","date_gmt":"2017-05-02T14:51:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplyyouorganizing.com\/?p=340"},"modified":"2017-05-02T14:51:59","modified_gmt":"2017-05-02T14:51:59","slug":"napo-2017-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyyouorganizing.com\/?p=340","title":{"rendered":"NAPO 2017 Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>NAPO Conference 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Well, I just got back from the 2017 National Association for Professional Organizers conference in Pittsburgh.\u00a0 This is only my second time attending but both times have been a wealth of information and a sea of organizers!\u00a0 I plan on attending more sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n<p>As organizers, we have the ability to take a variety of classes given over several days as well as take advantage of other useful talks like one on leadership that was a round table discussion with 4 leading individuals (non-organizers).\u00a0 We were also able to listen to a study done by 4 \u2013 Fordham students that used information from clients nationwide to give us more insight on what clients are saying they want and what they are receiving from organizers nationwide as well as the perceived value of these services.\u00a0 And, then there was the expo hall with some organizing products, systems and solutions.<\/p>\n<p>So, I thought you may find it interesting hearing what classes I took and the key take-aways:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Bridging the ADHD Spousal Communication Gap through Organization<\/strong>:\u00a0 This was a lot of good information about ADHD in general such as tools and tips to make functioning better \u2013 planning at night, staging activities, enlisting fidget tools, setting up times, setting up reminders, and so on.\u00a0\u00a0 But it gave great insight on some examples of what the ADHD mind partner \u201csees\u201d in situations compared to the Non-ADHD partner.\u00a0 Unfortunately, due to the dis-connects, a lot of marriages end in divorce.\u00a0 You can for your ADHD partner do the following (or ask your non-ADHD partner to do these):<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Get their attention when speaking (ask them if you can turn the tv\/radio off so they can focus)<\/li>\n<li>Make eye contact \u2013 state \u201clook at me\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Did you hear me \u2013 ask \u201cWhat did I say?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These 3 things will lead to more effective communication. \u00a0If you would like to hear more, schedule time with me to discuss!<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>What your Clients Wish you Knew<\/strong>: This class first started with the difference of situational disorganization and chronic disorganization.\u00a0 It also discussed what we, as organizers, should be listening for from clients and how to clue into what clients are feeling.\u00a0 Enlisting the help of an organizer is a very personal service; we as organizers need to always remember this.\u00a0 \u00a0I knew most of the stuff presented but it was a nice recap.\u00a0 I personally take being invited into homes to help people very seriously; I love what I do.<\/li>\n<li><strong>9 Tech Tools to Skyrocket Productivity:<\/strong> This was super helpful as I am a paper system person that has very streamlined paper systems but always wonder if I should be using tech to update some of the things I do.\u00a0 A few programs I plan to invest some time into using are <strong><em>Evernote <\/em><\/strong>(have but do not use frequently) because it is super useful across devices and you can keep all sorts of tidbits of info in one spot, organized.\u00a0 As well as <strong><em>1Password<\/em><\/strong> (or LastPass).\u00a0 With all the passwords out there, it is impossible to be creative and all remembering of all the passwords needed.\u00a0 Make one master one to let you into all the others.\u00a0 Lastly, because I love flow charts and room layouts, <strong><em>LucidChart<\/em><\/strong> or <strong><em>io.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Busily Unproductive: <\/strong>The exercises in this class were related to rating how well you think you are in 8 key areas of your life as well as the exercise of a \u201cmind sweep\u201d or brain dump and then bringing each of those down to the level of actual to-do\u2019s. Think in 1 \u2013 7 \u2013 90 ; this is today, this week, this quarter.\u00a0 Use a story based project sheet to really lay out each large task and then the steps are tasks to keep you going until completion.\u00a0 I actually do very similar things for myself.\u00a0 If you would like to hear more, schedule time with me to discuss!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demystifying the Deaccession and Appraisal of Household Contents: <\/strong>This class was about the value of stuff that you may be letting go of.\u00a0 The speaker is an appraiser and she had a lot of knowledge of expensive art, clothing, furniture.\u00a0 Now you may not have those types of items to let go of but you do have stuff.\u00a0 She said you can sell anything but you may not get nearly what you are thinking you should get, unfortunately!\u00a0 Brown furniture is out, most want modern; think Crate &amp; Barrel.\u00a0 Donations to museums sound like a good idea but they are maxed out.\u00a0 And the IRS is 3 or 4 years behind on assessing those donations, so you could be in for a steep tax bill if the appraisal was really off \u2013 a good appraisal is key.\u00a0 There is a market for high level clothing and shoes!\u00a0 Very little market for coins, memorabilia (sports \u2013 go to Ebay) and stamps \u2013 sorry.\u00a0 I always say, what is better \u2013 a room full of clutter and regret or a cleared space.\u00a0 Cut your losses and move on.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>And, a few of the top things I saw in the expo hall:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Samsill <\/strong>\u2013 They had beautiful, sturdy archival\/file boxes.\u00a0 They also had a great DUO 2-in1 Organizer \u2013 Ring binder + Expanding File (they have tabs to store the whole caddy in a file drawer!)\u00a0 On Amazon: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Samsill-Organizer-Accordion-Expanding-Turquoise\/dp\/B00OMBKMK6\/ref=sr_1_1?s=office-products&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1493734725&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=samsill+duo\">https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Samsill-Organizer-Accordion-Expanding-Turquoise\/dp\/B00OMBKMK6\/ref=sr_1_1?s=office-products&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1493734725&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=samsill+duo<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Time Timer<\/strong> \u2013 I personally have one in my house, timer where you see time in the red disappearing as the countdown continues. These are great for those with ADHD.\u00a0 My favorite newer item is the one with the dry erase around it so you can list critical tasks to do and then set timer.\u00a0 Great way to keep focused.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timetimer.com\/collections\/all\/products\/time-timer-dry-erase-board\">https:\/\/www.timetimer.com\/collections\/all\/products\/time-timer-dry-erase-board<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Smead <\/strong>\u2013 all things folders\/organization!\u00a0 I loved their new \u201cmanilla\u201d folders that you can color in.\u00a0 Creativity with organization.\u00a0 They have great stick-on pockets so you can label large bins, just slide an index card in for the content list.\u00a0 I also liked the Justick products, they are boards that you plug in so there is a \u201ccharge\u201d on them so your paper stays put without magnets, push pins, tape.\u00a0 I liked the mini board that could be placed on your desk or by your computer to hold up what you were working on:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.officedepot.com\/a\/products\/890913\/Smead-Justick-Desktop-Frameless-OrganizerCopyholder-8\/?cm_mmc=PLA-_-Bing-_-Presentation_Boards-_-890913&amp;creative=73323716806825&amp;device=c&amp;matchtype=e\">http:\/\/www.officedepot.com\/a\/products\/890913\/Smead-Justick-Desktop-Frameless-OrganizerCopyholder-8\/?cm_mmc=PLA-_-Bing-_-Presentation_Boards-_-890913&amp;creative=73323716806825&amp;device=c&amp;matchtype=e<\/a><\/p>\n<p>There were a few hanger companies \u2013 one with a prototype of expandable hangers to adjust from small to large garments!\u00a0 I actually didn\u2019t realize the options on hangers!<\/p>\n<p><strong>ScanSnap<\/strong> was there with there with their fabulous scanners \u2013 if you want to go paperless, a scanner that is quick and \u201csmart\u201d is the way to go.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pixologie <\/strong>is a company that you can ship all, I mean all of your photos and they will organize, digitize and send back to you.\u00a0 Not cheap but if this is something you want done and want someone else to just do it, this may be an option.\u00a0 There were a few other photo organizing groups there too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Everything but the House<\/strong> \u2013 national estate sales company that comes in, clears out all by either donating or listing online your items to sell and then takes a cut of the sales.<\/p>\n<p>So, a lot of things were presented or shown to me.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 If you want more info on any of the above or want to explore one of the products or services I listed, we can do that!\u00a0 Never struggle with things, if you need it then there is a system out there for you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NAPO Conference 2017 Well, I just got back from the 2017 National Association for Professional Organizers conference in Pittsburgh.\u00a0 This is only my second time attending but both times have been a wealth of information and a sea of organizers!\u00a0 I plan on attending more sooner rather than later. 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