Outlook: Time Management with Calendar and Tasks
1h 16mBeginner2024-10-23
Authors
Gini von Courter
Teaching computer classes on Microsoft Office for 20+ years
Course details
Elevate your productivity with Outlook's cutting-edge calendar and task management features, including the latest AI-driven enhancements released in 2024. Outlook expert Gini von Courter guides you through transforming your workflow using Outlook's robust toolset and time-management techniques applicable across various platforms.
Key topics covered include strategic task prioritization and management; seamless integration of business and personal schedules; efficient creation, delegation, and tracking of tasks; effective use of visual flags and due dates for high-priority items; and maximizing the potential of Microsoft Copilot for AI-assisted productivity.
By the end of this course, you'll be equipped to harness the full power of Outlook's latest features, including AI-driven insights and automated workflows, to streamline your daily operations and boost overall efficiency.
Learning objectives
Distinguish between Outlook tasks and to-do lists.
Craft and manage appointments and meetings.
Utilize AI-powered features for smart scheduling and task automation.
Implement advanced flagging systems for enhanced visual organization.
Leverage Copilot for intelligent email drafting, summarization, and task prioritization.
Key topics covered include strategic task prioritization and management; seamless integration of business and personal schedules; efficient creation, delegation, and tracking of tasks; effective use of visual flags and due dates for high-priority items; and maximizing the potential of Microsoft Copilot for AI-assisted productivity.
By the end of this course, you'll be equipped to harness the full power of Outlook's latest features, including AI-driven insights and automated workflows, to streamline your daily operations and boost overall efficiency.
Learning objectives
Distinguish between Outlook tasks and to-do lists.
Craft and manage appointments and meetings.
Utilize AI-powered features for smart scheduling and task automation.
Implement advanced flagging systems for enhanced visual organization.
Leverage Copilot for intelligent email drafting, summarization, and task prioritization.
Skills covered
EmailTime ManagementProfessional DevelopmentBusiness Software and ToolsOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Get organized with Outlook
1. Schedule Time in the Calendar
- 02 - Schedule time for this course
- 03 - Analyze your work
- 04 - Estimate time required for a task
- 05 - Capture work time in Outlook
2. Create Calendar Items
- 06 - Create an appointment, meeting, or event
- 07 - Use My Day to create a new appointment
- 08 - Reply to an email with a meeting
- 09 - Display time zones in a meeting or appointment
- 10 - Insert items in an event
- 11 - Create recurring appointments and meetings
- 12 - Display your personal calendar - Outlook on the web
3. Create and Manage Shorter Work in Outlook
- 13 - Create, view, and share To Do items
- 14 - Create a task from a message or message text
- 15 - Flag items for follow up
- 16 - Use categories to organize work
- 17 - Use My Day to curate a task list
- 18 - Schedule tasks on the calendar
Conclusion
- 19 - More resources for Outlook power users