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:
David Allen's Getting Things Done course on Lynda.com
is useful for anyone wanting to get on top of their email inbox (and any other form of to-do list in your life)
As well as the version-specific playlists signposted below, You can also search for other email and calendar topics by searching for Outlook on www.brighton.ac.uk/lynda (requires UoB log in)
Outlook 2013 for Windows PC:
The following resources support our Email Blitz workshop for Outlook 2013 on Windows PCs:
Email Blitz! workshop handout (Outlook 2013 for Windows PC)
Outlook 2013: Efficient email management course on Lynda.com
Outlook Quick Parts video
Outlook 2011 for Mac:
The following resources take you through steps to manage your inbox if you are using Outlook 2011 on a Mac.
Please note that some of the tips from our Email Blitz for Windows PC resources are not included as they are not available on Outlook for Mac:
Email Blitz! workshop handout (Outlook 2011 for Mac)
Email Blitz (Outlook 2011 for Mac) playlist on Lynda.com
Outlook 2016 for Mac:
The following resources take you through steps to manage your inbox if you are using Outlook 2016 on a Mac.
Please note that some of the tips from our Email Blitz for Windows PC resources are not included as they are not available on Outlook for Mac:
Email Blitz! workshop handout (Outlook for Mac) (Outlook 2016 for Mac)
Efficient Email Management with Outlook 2016 for Mac course on Lynda.com
Please note that the following Outlook 2016 for Mac features mentioned in the Lynda.com course above are not available to university staff as our staff email server is not on Office 365:
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 2013: Using Outlook calendars effectively
You can also search for other email and calendar topics by searching for Outlook on www.brighton.ac.uk/lynda (requires UoB log in)
For dates and to make a booking visit our online booking system.