Effective Task Management: Tools and Techniques for Busy Professionals

Course Outcomes

• Understand and Manage Task Types: Learn the different types of tasks and how to approach and prioritize them effectively.
• Overview of Productivity Tools: Explore the benefits of digital task management tools, including Outlook, To Do, Planner, and OneNote.
• Track and Maintain Task Lists: Discover how to create, update, and sustain task lists to stay productive.
• Utilize Microsoft 365 for Task Management:
  • Outlook: Manage and schedule tasks using the calendar, flags and task lists.
  • To Do: Track personal tasks, create to-do lists, set reminders, and organize action items.
  • Planner: Collaborate with teams, track delegated tasks, and manage projects using visual boards and timelines.
• Four Steps to Task List Success: Learn a proven system for creating and maintaining actionable task lists.
• Use Your Calendar Effectively: Integrate tasks into your daily and weekly schedule to ensure they get done.
• Track Projects and Sub-Tasks: Discover how to break down larger projects into manageable sub-tasks using electronic tools.
• Delegation Strategies with Planner: Learn best practices for managing and tracking delegated tasks and responsibilities with Microsoft Planner.
• Overcome Common Task List Pitfalls: Understand the top reasons task lists fail and how to avoid them.
• Focus and Multitasking Techniques: Gain strategies to improve concentration, reduce distractions, and multitask efficiently.
• Optimize Your Working Zone: Identify your best working times and environments to tackle the right tasks at the right time.