Do you need more structure and focus during your workdays?

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

And make better use of Outlook to apply proven time management methods?

Well, if your answer is "YES" to even one of these questions, then this course is for you. It will extend your planning skills and advance your Outlook expertise to the next level. For Outlook (Office 365) and Outlook 2016.

** Course UPDATE2022 with 10 new compact training exercises and the course e-book for later reference **

Join senior consultant and Udemy instructor Thomas and learn how to get the important things done - and make better use of your limited time. Increase your productivity with tips and tricks that each Outlook user should know. The course contains 40 concise lectures with video instructions, demos, and many short training exercises. 20+ years of practical experience and expert advice, condensed in a compact course. Only what has worked in practice has made it into this course!

What students say about the course:

...great course with lots of practical takeaways
…I have learned many new things and tips. Exactly what I needed to make better use of Outlook
...very good concepts to apply
...thanks a lot for this great course...I will definitely apply the concepts from now on
…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 put proven principles into practice

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

What makes this course unique is the combination of 1)classic time management methods and 2)the practical application with Microsoft Outlook. Ready to go? Enroll now and reap the benefits from tomorrow onwards. You are covered by the Udemy 30-day money-back guarantee.

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 totally 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, trainings 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, all exercises, and checklists as pdf download

• The official Udemy course certificate

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

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 and can benefit.

• There is no risk - you're always covered by Udemy's refund policy.

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

  
  

Enroll now - see you in class :)