Time Management and Productivity with Microsoft Outlook

Time Management and Productivity with Microsoft Outlook

Do you need more structure and focus during your workdays?

Get more done, and have your email inbox under control?

Well, if your answer is "YES" - this course is for you. You will discover effective ways to manage your time and boost productivity. We'll use Outlook (Office 365 or Outlook 2016) to transfer proven time management concepts into practice.

Join senior consultant and Udemy instructor Thomas and learn how to get the important things done - and make better use of your limited time. Boost your productivity with tips and tricks that each Outlook user should know. 20+ years of practical experience are condensed into a compact course. Only what has worked in practice has made it into this course!

See what students say about the class:

...Outstanding course. The learnings are very helpful in planning and managing work time allocation
...great course with lots of practical takeaways
...very good concepts to apply
...thanks a lot for this great course...I will definitely apply the concepts from now on
…I have learned many new things and tips. Exactly what I needed to make better use of Outlook
…a very good course - I can recommend it

After this course…

• You will have more control over your workday - for less stress and time pressure

• You will focus your energy more effectively on your key goals

• You will know the best ways to use Microsoft Outlook to transfer proven principles into practice

• You will make better use of the fantastic tool that you already have!

What makes this course unique is the combination of (1) classic time management methods and (2) their practical application with Microsoft Outlook. Ready to go? Enroll now and reap the benefits from tomorrow onwards.

Here's what you are going to learn:

• We'll start with a few basic principles:
  – How to derive your personal goals and key tasks - the Pareto principle
  – The difference between urgent and important - how to use the Eisenhower matrix for prioritization
  – Why to-do lists are not the best approach for effective time management

• Most successful people work based on a calendar plan:
  – We'll go through the 5-step setup procedure
  – ...and quickly convert your current to-do list into a more effective calendar plan

• We’ll use Microsoft Outlook (no specific version required) as a tool for our practical application
  – Outlook can be one of the best time management tools
  – It is underutilized if only used for emails
  – Start to make better use of the great software that you already have!

• There will be many short exercises, and tips for putting theory into practice, e.g.
  – how to find out and monitor your key priorities
  – how to handle interruptions and increase focus (the Pomodoro method)
  – how to efficiently sort through your emails
  – how to track tasks via sticky notes, the Kanban principle, and much more

• How to use Outlook more effectively - tips and tricks for higher productivity:
  – efficient use of the calendar and event functionalities
  – reduce the number of emails in your inbox via automated rules
  – set up an efficient info retrieval system based on folders and categories
  – quickly and reliably track emails and tasks

I'll guide you step by step through all relevant topics with hands-on demos.
Checklists and short training exercises simplify the application.

If you are stressed out… and have many things to do…

• Then this course is for you. Even more so if you are already using Microsoft Outlook.

• This is not a theory-only course. We'll focus on the practical application of a few fundamental principles - and how they play together.

• I have worked in various management positions for many years. My days are often packed, and I know how difficult it can be to stay on top of things. Only what has worked for me over the years has made it into the course.

• This is not a general Outlook beginner course. Rather, we'll focus on the calendar and task-tracking functionality, and the application of rules and categories. As for time management, we'll start from scratch.

Bonus

• The course e-book with lecture summaries and all checklists (pdf download) for quick later reference

• Mini training exercises to verify your progress throughout the class

• I'm here to help you with any questions or problems you may have during the training exercises - just post them in the Q&A section

• And of course: the official Udemy course certificate :)

Just for a second imagine how it would be to start the next week with a clear plan and more focus…Ready to go?

• Then enroll now and get the benefits of your improved skills from tomorrow onwards:
  – more structure to your days
  – more results that make a difference, with less stress!
  – and more efficient use of Outlook, to save time and energy in your daily work.

• Go through the course once, and become more productive for the months and years to come - is there a better way to invest your time?

• Even if you know Outlook and Time Management basics already: I'm sure you'll find something new.

• You are always covered by Udemy's 30-day, no-questions-asked refund policy.

• Make sure to check out my Skilltastic website for downloads and special offers.

  
  

Enroll now - see you in class :)

The course and training for busy people. Worldclass productivity concepts - and how to apply them with Microsoft Outlook

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What you will learn

• Practical methods to organize your time and become more efficient with planning, task tracking and e-mail management.
• The TOP-10 productivity boosters: How to better utilize Microsoft Outlook to put proven time management concepts into practice.
• Outlook can handle WAY more than just e-mails - make better use of this fantastic tool that you already have!

Rating: 4.35

Level: Intermediate Level

Duration: 2.5 hours

Instructor: Skilltastic - Thomas Ripplinger