Microsoft Outlook: Overcoming Inbox Overwhelm


Course Number: OFC-115
Duration: 0.5 days (3.25 hours)
Format: Live, hands-on

Microsoft Outlook Training Overview

Is a cluttered inbox causing frustration? This Microsoft Outlook training teaches attendees how to manage their emails by streamlining processes with rules, templates, search folders, standardized subject lines, and more.

Location and Pricing

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Objectives

  • Gain strategies for reaching and maintaining Inbox Zero
  • Understand the principles of Getting Things Done
  • Master techniques for cleaning and organizing an inbox
  • Develop a workflow to manage and prioritize tasks
  • Increase productivity with effective email management techniques
  • Use tools in Outlook to streamline processes and reduce repetitive tasks

Prerequisites

All students must have familiarity with Outlook.

Outline

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Introduction
Achieving Inbox Zero
  • Strategies for reaching and maintaining Inbox Zero
  • Tips for email triage and quick decision-making
Understanding the Principles of Getting Things Done
  • Key concepts of the GTD methodology
  • Implementing GTD in your email management
Mastering Techniques for Cleaning and Organizing Your Inbox
  • Email categorization and folder structure
  • Archiving and deleting messages effectively
Developing a Workflow to Manage and Prioritize Tasks
  • Creating and managing task lists in Outlook
  • Prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance
Increasing Productivity with Effective Email Management Techniques
  • Tips for writing clear and concise emails
  • Time management and scheduling email processing
Using Tools in Outlook to Streamline Processes and Reduce Repetitive Tasks
  • Setting up rules, templates, and search folders
  • Standardizing subject lines and using quick steps
Conclusion
  • Recap of key points
  • Q&A and troubleshooting

Training Materials

All MS Outlook training attendees receive a short reference handout covering the topics in the class.

Software Requirements

All attendees need a full installation of Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook



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