What skills and qualities do I need to be a successful professional organiser?
Regardless of their background, all successful “veteran” organisers share certain characteristics — a passion for organising principles, a strong set of people skills, the ability to teach new ideas to people, sharply honed “problem-solving” skills, and the ability to organise their own business dealings. But don’t worry if you feel lacking in some of these areas — becoming an organiser is a continual process of evolution, so you will acquire these skills as you grow and evolve. Like many other businesses a Professional Organiser needs to… • Be a good listener – to ensure the client feels heard. • Be non-judgemental – to provide the client with safe environment • Be creative – so ensure that we provide the right solution for the client’s challenge • Be flexible – to understand that one size does not fit all • Be intuitive – to ensure we listen for what is not being said • Be committed – to ensure we provide value for the client • Be collaborative – to ensure we engage the client in
