In Person Presentations
Time and Information Management: Organizing in a Digital World
Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesThis event is free and open to the public. Join us for this in-person program! “I don’t have time!” We hear this and say this so often in this fast paced digital world we live in! Can we change this? Yes! While we can’t create more hours, we can be more efficient with the hours
Organizing 101: Hitting the Clutter Hotspots
Mokena Community Public Library District 11327 195th street, Mokena, ILThis is a Free, In Person Event that is open to the public. We begin by learning about the different types of organizers and asking “What type of Organizer am I?”. Next we pinpoint our “hotspots”. We then move on to what a Control Center is and how to set one up in our home. After that we address some other common trouble spots like organization of Children’s art supplies and artwork, as well as toys and other areas. We close with some tips on how to maintain the organization and keep the systems of organization in place.
Organizing Presentation
Faith Church, Crown Point INOrganizing Presentation - Topic TBD
Organizing 101: Organizing Anything Anywhere – Faith Based
Calvary Church Orland Park 16100 S. 104th Ave., Orland Park, IL, United StatesStarting with a reminder that we, our homes, and our families are all unique and different; we press on with a reminder to not compare! The presentation highlights the different types of Organizers and how our personalities impact how we must organize in order to be effective. We then take an in depth look at the 5 Principles of Organizing and how to apply them to anything….. anywhere. We conclude with practical methods for maintaining the organization.
Organizing 101: Spring Cleaning Specifics
Cary Area Public Library 1606 Three Oaks Road, Cary, ILThis is a Free, In Person event that is Open to the Public. Join Us! Here we look at how to apply some basic organizing principles for any area of our home. We examine the type of organizer we are and the type of organizers that live in our homes. We identify our special project hotspots and learn how to make the most effective spring cleaning plan. There is discussion of the most common areas that people tackle each spring, along with practical ways to find time to finish the spring cleaning projects. Finally, we examine how to make Spring Cleaning less stressful for future years, by maintaining the organization of common areas.
Get Motivated, Stay Motivated, and THRIVE
River Valley MOPS - BourbonnaisDo you want to get organized? Learn something new? We share practical tips for getting motivated- no matter what you want to accomplish. Then we identify some of the obstacles that often keep us from staying motivated and learn some strategies for overcoming them. We close with a look at 6 Things that will help you to THRIVE no matter what stage of life you are in.
Organizing 101: Office Tips and Tricks
Deerfield Public Library 920 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield, IL, United StatesThis is a Free In Person Event that is Open to the Public.
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Is your office space causing you stress? Do you find yourself working in other spaces and not even using your office? In this presentation we look at the 5 Organizing Principles key to bringing ORDER to any space anywhere. We then look at applying these principles specifically to an office space and provide tips and tools for making your office space an efficient and pleasant space to work. We close with a look at how communication and organization go hand and hand and some solid strategies for maintaining the order that is achieved.
Organizing 101: Managing the Paper Trail
Lake Villa District Library 140 N. Munn Road, Lindenhurst, ILThis Free In Person Event is Open to the Public.
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Drowning in paper? We are all inundated by information and paper every day. “Managing the Paper Trail” helps each person determine what type of organizer they are and where the most common paper hotspots are in our homes. We then look at some practical ways to manage the different types of paper and information. In addition, this talk addresses how we can use technology to help us tame the paper trail. Not sure what paper you have to keep and what you don’t? We will cover this information as well, and work on instituting maintenance practices, to prevent future feelings of “drowning in paper”.
Have an Idea for a Small Business? Here’s How you Start: Small Business Development Tips and Tactics
Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 North Prospect Avenue, Clarendon Hills, IL, United StatesThis is a Free In Person presentation that is open to the public.
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This talk invites participants to go from a business idea to an actual business plan. We start with strategies for determining what kind of business you would be best suited for. Then we discuss how to write a simple business plan. Finally, we work through simple marketing strategies that can be implemented to start the growth and continue it into the future.