Training courses for staff and researchers
Email blitz!
This session is a workout for your Outlook inbox. With the help of our tutors you will make a start on clearing out your own inbox during the session, picking up some techniques for managing your email effectively as you go. A must for anyone who has resolved to beat the inbox bulge.
Would benefit: all staff using Outlook.
Prerequisites: You should be comfortable using Outlook for sending and receiving emails
Topics covered:
- Handling deleted items effectively
- Tips for clearing items from your inbox
- Time management techniques for keeping your inbox clear
- Setting rules to automate email filing.
Resources:
Our team have curated a LinkedIn Learning collection containing videos to support our Email Blitz workshop:
Email Blitz! collection of videos on LinkedIn Learning
Mac users: please note that the collection above includes from Outlook 2016 for Mac features that are not available to university staff as our staff email server is not on Office 365:
You can also search for other email and calendar topics by searching for Outlook on you can also search for other email and calendar topics by searching for Outlook on www.brighton.ac.uk/LinkedIn Learning (requires UoB log in)
Please note that some of the tips from our Email Blitz for Windows PC resources are not included in the Mac handouts as they are not available on Outlook for Mac:
Using Outlook Calendars Effectively (Windows PC)
This workshop takes you through using your Outlook calendar effectively. We look at managing your own time with the calendar, and how to access it on your mobile device, as well as using Outlook to find the best date for meetings with your colleagues. We will also look at how to organise an online meeting using Lync (Skype for Business).
Would benefit: all staff wanting to use the Outlook calendar more effectively.
Prerequisites: You should be comfortable using Outlook for sending and receiving emails on a Windows PC.
Topics covered:
- Sharing calendars
- Checking attendee availability
- Finding the best date for your meeting
- Setting up a calendar meeting
- Setting up recurring meetings
- Tracking meeting responses
Resources:
Outlook 2016: Time Management with Calendars and Tasks course on LinkedIn Learning
You can also search for other email and calendar topics by searching for Outlook on www.brighton.ac.uk/LinkedInLearning (requires UoB log in)
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