Microsoft Outlook on Steroids

In today's fast-paced workplace, managing your time effectively while leveraging technology is essential for success. This comprehensive webinar transforms Microsoft Outlook from a simple email client into a powerful productivity command center. By integrating proven time management principles with advanced Outlook features, you'll discover how to streamline your workflow, reduce stress, and reclaim hours of productive time each week.

This training goes beyond basic Outlook functions to reveal the hidden capabilities that most users never discover. You'll learn strategic approaches to managing emails, appointments, tasks, and deadlines that align with best-practice time management methodologies. Whether you're drowning in emails, struggling to meet deadlines, or simply feeling overwhelmed by your workload, this webinar provides practical solutions you can implement immediately.

Through hands-on demonstrations and real-world examples, you'll see how small efficiency improvements compound into significant time savings. Participants consistently report finding at least one additional hour of productive time per day after applying these techniques. Stop working harder and start working smarter with Microsoft Outlook on Steroids.

• Configure Outlook's interface and settings to support your personal productivity workflow
• Apply time management principles using specific Outlook features and functions
• Implement systematic approaches to email management that reduce inbox overwhelm
• Create and manage integrated task and calendar systems for project deadline tracking
• Automate repetitive email and organizational tasks using Quick Steps, Rules, and Quick Parts
• Utilize advanced calendar features to coordinate multiple schedules and time zones effectively
• Establish follow-up systems that ensure nothing falls through the cracks
• Customize views and filters to focus on high-priority items and reduce digital noise

• Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar and Outlook Today for optimal workflow efficiency
• Mastering the expanded Ribbon features across Inbox, Calendar, and Tasks
• Understanding and leveraging the To-Do List, Tasks, and To-Do Bar effectively
• Managing multiple calendars simultaneously for complex scheduling needs
• Customizing column headings and using the Field Chooser for personalized information views
• Utilizing the Dictate feature for hands-free email composition
• Implementing flags and follow-up systems for incoming messages
• Creating and deploying Quick Steps and Quick Parts for repetitive tasks
• Leveraging Conversation view options to manage email threads efficiently
• Exploring advanced options in the File Tab for enhanced functionality
• Optimizing Replies and Forwards settings for streamlined communication
• Managing completed tasks and maintaining clean, actionable views
• Creating meaningful reminder windows with contextual information
• Integrating Tasks and Calendar to track project milestones and checkpoints
• Configuring multiple time zones for global collaboration
• Automating workflows with the Rules Wizard
• Setting up delegate access for calendar and task management
• Designing custom signatures and using them strategically

• Administrative professionals and executive assistants
• Team leaders and supervisors
• Team members and individual contributors
• Project managers and coordinators
• Project team members across all departments
• Engineering teams and technical professionals
• Managers and directors at all organizational levels
• C-suite executives and senior leadership
• Sales professionals and account managers
• Sales managers and regional directors
• Customer service representatives and support staff
• Anyone currently using Outlook primarily for email and appointments
• Professionals seeking to improve time management and productivity
• Remote and hybrid workers managing complex schedules

Karla Brandau is a leading authority on personal and team productivity in the workplace. She specializes in combining the power of time management with technology, especially using Microsoft Outlook as a tool to help individuals "get it all done" in less time.She is the CEO of Workplace Power Institute (www.workplacepowerinstitute.com) and has educated managers 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 technology to leave work on time."The Gift: Discretionary Effort" is her forthcoming book. It teaches leaders how to manager for greater discretionary effort for employees. She is also the author of "Wake Up The Winner Inside" and "101 Time Management Tips for Busy Professionals." She writes a monthly informational newsletter, maintains a blog (www.FromtheDeskofKarlaBrandau.com), and has authored many articles for digital information sites and magazine.As she speaks for top corporations and associations worldwide, people use "high-content," "high-energy" and "highly professional" to describe this experienced industry veteran.