Speaking - Seminars and Corporate Training
We conduct presentations, seminars, and webinars on a variety of topics. Whether at conferences or in offices, in large groups or small gatherings, we would be happy to speak at your next event.
Below is just a sample of topics we present regularly:
Getting Organized 101
Do you need motivation to get started with your organizing project? Are you at a stand-still and don’t know what to do first? If so, this topic explains the basics to beginning any organizing project. You will learn our simple 5 step organizing process, gain tips you can use in any room in your home, and leave with much needed motivation.
Paper Management
Do you have piles of paper covering the surfaces in your home or office? Is your desk buried? Are you constantly unable to locate specific documents when you need them? If this sounds like you, then this is a workshop you can’t afford miss! You will learn the advantages of and how to create an “Action File” area, be pro-vided with useful filing do’s and don’ts, and receive help with making decisions on what papers to keep or toss.
Time Management
No more procrastinating! You will start crossing items off your to-do list after this workshop. You will learn new methods for managing daily tasks and incoming email and be provided with means to quickly improve your productivity. The work-shop will also highlight the pros and cons of paper vs. electronic calendars, as well as identify the types of planners that work well with various personality types.
Email Organizing
Is your email program overloaded? Is your inbox full? Are you currently re-ceiving more emails in a day than you know what to do with and having an empty email inbox seems impossible? If this sounds like you, then you cannot afford to miss this session! Many people are overwhelmed with the amount of calls, emails, and papers from clients, prospects, coworkers and other contacts they receive daily and don’t know how to properly handle it.
Outlook 101
Not using Outlook to its full potential? Unsure how to make Outlook's features work for you? Then this topic is for you! In this session, you will learn 5 tips for reviewing emails faster, basics of capturing even more information about your contacts, how to save time by using email rules effectively and the benefits of electronically tracking your tasks.
Meeting Management
Do you attend too many meetings? Do you find yourself thinking the meetings could be run better? If so, this topic is for you. You will gain quick tips to keep your meetings shorter and help attendees stay on task. You will even leave with a sample template for a running a good meeting that co-workers or team members won’t dread attending.
Weighing Your CRM Options
Do you know what Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is? Are you hav-ing trouble navigating through the customer database solutions out there? Then this topic is for you. CRM helps you efficiently handle your sales and client communications and tasks so you can stay focused; keep your prospects, clients, and vendors organized; and plan for your business's future. In this session, learn about tracking and managing leads, customers, and contacts to drive sales, tracking communications and tasks related to your clients and prospects, creating reports, and how to collaborate with your team members to effectively manage your leads.
Organizing Small Spaces
Making all your “stuff” fit into a cubicle, small office, apartment, condo, or even a storage unit can be tricky. In this workshop, we will provide you with helpful hints on how to make the most of your small spaces. You likely have storage potential in places you never even thought of… we will help you identify these spaces and maximize their storage potential.
Green Organizing
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle! You don’t need a new bin or container to get or-ganized. Learn about how you can save the environment while also regaining your space. You will leave with tips and resources for donating items to green organizations, tips to reuse products you already have to organize your space, and where to find budget friendly organizing deals.
Organize Your Career Search
Busy looking for a new job or career but feel scattered? In this topic, your learn valuable time-saving strategies to help you manage and organize your career search to produce results. We’ll discuss the value in following up after sending a resume or having an interview. You will even learn methods to keep track of both paper and electronic correspondence in an organized way.
Below is just a sample of topics we present regularly:
Getting Organized 101
Do you need motivation to get started with your organizing project? Are you at a stand-still and don’t know what to do first? If so, this topic explains the basics to beginning any organizing project. You will learn our simple 5 step organizing process, gain tips you can use in any room in your home, and leave with much needed motivation.
Paper Management
Do you have piles of paper covering the surfaces in your home or office? Is your desk buried? Are you constantly unable to locate specific documents when you need them? If this sounds like you, then this is a workshop you can’t afford miss! You will learn the advantages of and how to create an “Action File” area, be pro-vided with useful filing do’s and don’ts, and receive help with making decisions on what papers to keep or toss.
Time Management
No more procrastinating! You will start crossing items off your to-do list after this workshop. You will learn new methods for managing daily tasks and incoming email and be provided with means to quickly improve your productivity. The work-shop will also highlight the pros and cons of paper vs. electronic calendars, as well as identify the types of planners that work well with various personality types.
Email Organizing
Is your email program overloaded? Is your inbox full? Are you currently re-ceiving more emails in a day than you know what to do with and having an empty email inbox seems impossible? If this sounds like you, then you cannot afford to miss this session! Many people are overwhelmed with the amount of calls, emails, and papers from clients, prospects, coworkers and other contacts they receive daily and don’t know how to properly handle it.
Outlook 101
Not using Outlook to its full potential? Unsure how to make Outlook's features work for you? Then this topic is for you! In this session, you will learn 5 tips for reviewing emails faster, basics of capturing even more information about your contacts, how to save time by using email rules effectively and the benefits of electronically tracking your tasks.
Meeting Management
Do you attend too many meetings? Do you find yourself thinking the meetings could be run better? If so, this topic is for you. You will gain quick tips to keep your meetings shorter and help attendees stay on task. You will even leave with a sample template for a running a good meeting that co-workers or team members won’t dread attending.
Weighing Your CRM Options
Do you know what Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is? Are you hav-ing trouble navigating through the customer database solutions out there? Then this topic is for you. CRM helps you efficiently handle your sales and client communications and tasks so you can stay focused; keep your prospects, clients, and vendors organized; and plan for your business's future. In this session, learn about tracking and managing leads, customers, and contacts to drive sales, tracking communications and tasks related to your clients and prospects, creating reports, and how to collaborate with your team members to effectively manage your leads.
Organizing Small Spaces
Making all your “stuff” fit into a cubicle, small office, apartment, condo, or even a storage unit can be tricky. In this workshop, we will provide you with helpful hints on how to make the most of your small spaces. You likely have storage potential in places you never even thought of… we will help you identify these spaces and maximize their storage potential.
Green Organizing
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle! You don’t need a new bin or container to get or-ganized. Learn about how you can save the environment while also regaining your space. You will leave with tips and resources for donating items to green organizations, tips to reuse products you already have to organize your space, and where to find budget friendly organizing deals.
Organize Your Career Search
Busy looking for a new job or career but feel scattered? In this topic, your learn valuable time-saving strategies to help you manage and organize your career search to produce results. We’ll discuss the value in following up after sending a resume or having an interview. You will even learn methods to keep track of both paper and electronic correspondence in an organized way.
"I think their time and paper management services are much needed by every business, large or small!"
– Jessica Estrada, Director of Small Business Programs, Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce
“I attended a time management training session given by Elizabeth, and I thought she gave an excellent presentation on the benefits of organizing email, personalized calendar solutions, and tips on how to stay consistent. I would recommend her workshops to my friends and clients, and I intend on hiring her as well!”
– Jessica Estrada, Director of Small Business Programs, Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce
“I attended a time management training session given by Elizabeth, and I thought she gave an excellent presentation on the benefits of organizing email, personalized calendar solutions, and tips on how to stay consistent. I would recommend her workshops to my friends and clients, and I intend on hiring her as well!”
– Cassie Theissen, Recruiter, Parker Staffing
"Webinars are a fantastic way to learn something new without having to schedule a day off, or get someone to sit in for you. These short webinars are perfect for the fast paced office/person."
– Kandis Rios
– Kandis Rios
"Innovatively Organized's Email Mgmt Webinar was great! My inbox is now down to zero for the first time in a long time. I would highly recommend it to any friends or associates!"
– Dan Faulkner, Realtor
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Elizabeth Bowman is the President of Innovatively Organized, which she founded in 2007, with a goal to work with busy executives and professionals to implement innovative solutions to solve their daily organizational challenges. Through workflow assessments, process improvement, productivity tools and apps, she helps overwhelmed teams, business owners, executives and individuals find more time in their day. Elizabeth has been as guest on radio shows, featured on King 5 and Q13 Seattle news programs and writes a regular article series for Parent Map magazine as well as her own well-followed blog. She delivers many seminars, presentations, and virtual webinars on a variety of organizing and productivity-related topics, including email organization and time management. Elizabeth is an active member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), where she has been on the Board of Directors for the past four years and served as the President of the Seattle Area NAPO Chapter.
I look forward to talking with you and speaking to your group soon!
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Don’t see a topic that fits your organization’s needs? Contact us to see how we may be able to customize a seminar topic to suit your needs!
