Course curriculum

    1. W1 Roadmap

    2. W2 How "Outlook Productivity" is different from "Outlook Training"

    3. W3 Your "Productivity Nickname"

    4. W4 Cultivating Productivity Habits

    5. W5 Your Personal Journal

    6. W6 8 Ways to Productivity Mastery

    7. Quiz: Welcome

    1. 1.1 Outlook navigation

    2. 1.2 Get the most from the Ribbon Bar

    3. 1.3 Change context in a flash

    4. 1.4 Create new Outlook items using keyboard shortcuts

    5. 1.5 Using the Map For Action to drive clarity

    6. 1.6 Introduction to Mind Dump

    7. 1.7 Empty your head into a system that lives outside of your head

    8. 1.8 See your work in progress in one window

    9. 1.9 Transform your mind dump to actions

    10. 1.10 The importance of Reviewing your day.

    11. 1.11 Daily Review

    12. 1.12 Start your day proactive and in control

    13. 1.13 Eliminate email distractions

    14. 1.14 Custom email notifications - be notified by request, not by default

    15. 1.15 Support: Accountability buddy

    16. 1.16 Quiz: Fundamentals

    1. 2.1 Introduction to managing your Email

    2. 2.2 Quick Steps: Organise emails with one click

    3. 2.3 Creating Quick Steps

    4. 2.4 Turn an email into an action in Calendar

    5. 2.5 Reference Mail Folders

    6. 2.6 Using Search Folders

    7. 2.7 Quiz: Making your work visible and actionable

    1. 3.1 A quick way to create messages from existing information

    2. 3.2 Dealing with CC Mail (Courtesy Copy)

    3. 3.3 Following up without effort

    4. 3.4 Activating BCC (Blind Courtesy Copy)

    5. 3.5 Colour coding your Inbox

    6. 3.6 @Mentioned mail

    7. 3.7 View as conversations

    8. 3.8 Ignore a conversation

    9. 3.9 Quick Parts allows you to create predefined "templates" for Outlook

    10. 3.10 Discussion Notes

    11. 3.11 Outlook Email Templates

    12. 3.12 Creating a PST "Archive Folder"

    13. 3.13 Quiz: Mailbox Mastery

    1. 4.1 Review the Map for Action

    2. 4.2 Introduction to Calendar

    3. 4.3 Different Calendar Views

    4. 4.4 Calendar Settings

    5. 4.5 Appointments

    6. 4.6 All Day Events

    7. 4.7 Daily task list

    8. 4.8 Colour-code your Calendar for sharper focus

    9. 4.9 Using your Calendar for Communication

    10. 4.10 Meeting Requests

    11. 4.11 Flexible Focus

    12. 4.12 Quiz: Prioritise, Plan and Schedule Day-specific Actions

    1. 5.1 Review the Map For Action

    2. 5.2 Introduction to Tasks

    3. 5.3 Overview of a Task

    4. 5.4 Using categories to be more organised

    5. 5.5 Action reminders for Phone calls (not date specific)

    6. 5.6 Managing 'things to discuss' with someone

    7. 5.7 Turn an email into an action in Tasks

    8. 5.8 Quiz: Prioritise, Plan and Organise actions that are not day-sensitive

Outlook Productivity works better in groups.

FAQ

  • Do I get a certificate?

    Yes, if you achieve the minimum level of requirements.

  • How long does it take to complete the course?

    This is a hybrid course. You have lifelong access to the content so there is no real "finish time". The individual work is supported by the structure of 8 or live online facilitator-led workshops with your group.

  • Can I do this on a mobile device?

    Yes, you can download the Thinkific app fomr the App store (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/thinkific/id1557573471?platform=iphone) or Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/search?q=thinkific&c=apps&hl=en_ZA&gl=US).

  • Can I apply this course in Outlook for Mac?

    The short answer is 'no'. Sorry!

  • Will this course work with my version of Outlook?

    We created the course videos using Outlook 365, and that's what you will see on the course. Because this course is based on principles of productivity, you will be able to apply all of the tips, tricks and techniques apply to all versions from Outlook 2010 and later.

  • What support do I get?

    You get supported at various levels. You can communicate with instructors in every lesson, albeit not in real time. You can email your instructors at any time. You will be invited to join the Productivity Pit Stop Learning Community to engage with other alumni to keep learning. This is NOT a Facebook group.

Your Guides


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Duncan will be your lead facilitator and will support you during and after your course with 1:1 coaching.

As the voicemail message on his cell phone says:” If I can’t take your call I am either in a workshop or out cycling!”

Duncan’s industrial engineering background and his love of the “ooh” and “aahhh” moments when people learn a really cool trick in MS Outlook, are his inspiration and motivation in helping people use their technology in ways that make them more productive.

Was there life before the Internet, cell phones and gadgets? Duncan’s glad he missed it!


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Gerrit is a hardworking lazy guy - working very hard all the time to find ways in which to get the right things done easier, faster and better.  To achieve optimal productivity with minimal effort.

What brings him great joy is that the quality of life of every person who implements even a little bit of what they get during a course will improve.