Making Outlook Work for You: Inbox and Calendar Essentials

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Summary

Go beyond using Microsoft Outlook as an email tool or keeping track of just your appointments and meetings. Email in Outlook is only about 15% of the power of the software. Discover how to use the remaining 85% of Outlook by synergistically using the Inbox, Tasks and Calendar so you can leave work on time with a calm feeling that your to-do list is under control.

This 75-minute training webinar will make you more efficient, effective and organized in Outlook, enabling you to leave work on time. Take control of your tasks, projects, and deadlines and learn how to use the Outlook Calendar as a tool for:

Managing daily work flow, not just for keeping track of appointments and meetings
Estimating the time it will take you to complete a task
Keeping everyone on track with project deadlines
Using Categories to help you sort information
Organizing project details in the advanced dialog box
Pacing daily productivity with the Outlook Calendar

Topics Covered

After this program you will see Outlook as a partner in your productivity, not just a piece of software on your computer.

Differentiation between the To-Do Bar and the Tasks folder
Infusing prioritization principles into Microsoft Tasks
Creation of new folders for complex tasks
Elimination of completed Tasks from your Tasks folder and To-do Bar
How to keep on top of all delegated initiatives
Process work that comes in a “casual” email with Outlook Ribbon

The interconnectivity of the Outlook folders
How the To-do Bar, the To-do List, and Tasks are interrelated
How to customize folders from the File tab
Why the Quick Access Toolbar is a magic means to save nanoseconds in execution

Question and Answer Session - Hear expert answers to real-world questions!

About The Speaker

Karla Brandau is a leading authority on personal and team productivity in the workplace. She specializes in combining the power of time management with Microsoft Outlook features as a tool to help individuals “get it all done” in less time.

She is the CEO of Brandau Power Institute and she has educated mangers with her proven time management and Microsoft Outlook productivity systems in companies such as Motorola, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Panasonic, and BYD America. Over 85% of the organizations who hire Karla, invite her back for repeat engagements.
She has a degree in education and is a Certified Speaking Professional, an earned designation given by National Speakers Association. Karla’s time management with Microsoft Outlook workbook, “Have More Day at the End of Your Day”, is a valuable guide for anyone wanting to know how to use the power of Microsoft Outlook to leave work on time.

Program Benefits

After this 75-minute training program, you will know how to pack your day with greater output by using Outlook to organize your appointments, meetings and private work time. You’ll be equipped to take control of important work details and stay on top of upcoming deadlines. Don’t waste a minute while you’re at work and leave on time when you learn more efficient time management and exceptional use of Microsoft Outlook.

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Program Level:

Basic Knowledge

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None

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Delivery Method:

Group Internet Based

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