Post by megop on Aug 2, 2014 0:08:46 GMT
I'm really trying to streamline my workflow into better manageable organization and admittedly, my tried and true systems of old just aren't working as effectively as I would like.
I have Outlook at work and it is the management tool of choice by the organization (large) I work for. The industry I work in is rapidly changing and I'm in communications (external) and sometimes, the amount of work/tasks that inflow into my space is so significant, that I can barely just keep a handle on all that comes in. Plus, with all the FYI copies of emails within the organization, it's mind-blowing just managing the information, let alone complete tasks.
The department I work in is very plan based so I may be a part of 30 to 40 plans at once, on top of my own development involving others. I was using a combo of email, calendar notifications on deadlines and paper day planner for task management, but am looking to bring all together.
So does this work for anyone out there? I'm thinking when I get a plan in, to task it on deadlines with reminders so my calendar doesn't fill up. I set up a email to task shortcut, but am wondering if I can add multiple emails to one task and work off percentage of completion and follow up messaging.
Anyone else use this tool successfully and what are your tips? I'm even open to other suggestions or even a description of what you do, if you have a semi-leadership, yet task heavy position.
Willing to share? Thanks in advance.
I have Outlook at work and it is the management tool of choice by the organization (large) I work for. The industry I work in is rapidly changing and I'm in communications (external) and sometimes, the amount of work/tasks that inflow into my space is so significant, that I can barely just keep a handle on all that comes in. Plus, with all the FYI copies of emails within the organization, it's mind-blowing just managing the information, let alone complete tasks.
The department I work in is very plan based so I may be a part of 30 to 40 plans at once, on top of my own development involving others. I was using a combo of email, calendar notifications on deadlines and paper day planner for task management, but am looking to bring all together.
So does this work for anyone out there? I'm thinking when I get a plan in, to task it on deadlines with reminders so my calendar doesn't fill up. I set up a email to task shortcut, but am wondering if I can add multiple emails to one task and work off percentage of completion and follow up messaging.
Anyone else use this tool successfully and what are your tips? I'm even open to other suggestions or even a description of what you do, if you have a semi-leadership, yet task heavy position.
Willing to share? Thanks in advance.
