One part of the general management
consulting industry is workplace organization. For those moving into the realm
a great resource is the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO).
Many think that professional organizing is a tool only used in your home.
Workplace clutter is one of the top reasons that the day-to-day operation of
your office or studio can be hindered. Not being able to find a client file,
having a cluttered desk, and a lack of storage all contribute to inefficiency in the workplace. One of the main goals of NAPO “is to have the world recognize
the value of organizing and turn to NAPO as the leading organizing authority.
Our mission is to develop, lead, and promote professional organizers and the
organizing industry.”
NAPO is a wonderful resource to
continue your education in organizing and creating workplace systems. They offer
courses for general knowledge or specific challenges. The courses all count as
credit toward certification, which can solidify your reputation within the
consulting industry and confirm credibility by becoming a certified
professional organizer.
Their varying chapters give
organizers at any level the opportunity to network with others in their field.
NAPO also participates in community outreach going into schools to teach basic
organization skills as well as assisting people in transition with organizing
their lives to help them move forward out of homelessness. The community
efforts are a great way for consultants to get new clients as well as identify
needs within their market.
Membership offers the advantage of
discounts with many retailers related to organization. They also offer a
section called the Industry Exchange, which offers member a first look at new
products, and deep discounts only available to NAPO. Members have the chance to
become involved in national conferences throughout the country. These
conferences involve specialized education, lectures from leaders within the
industry as well as front row access to the latest trends and changes within
the industry. NAPO has also created a member directory where prospective
clients can search for the best Certified Professional Organizer (CPO) to suit
their specific challenges.
Becoming a member of NAPO helps the
general management consultant to refine their skills, increase their knowledge,
and connect with the rest of the industry. Credibility is one of the most
crucial parts of success as a consultant as well as being on top of what’s new
and useful to your client. As part of the organization, you are marketed
directly to your target market as part of their official website. Don’t we all
want to be part of something great?
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