Master Your Outlook Calendar: Tools and Techniques for Smarter Scheduling

Efficient scheduling supports the work of every unit across campus. This 30minute session highlights practical Outlook Calendar features that streamline coordination, reduce backandforth emails, and keep your week organized. Explore timesaving tools such as Scheduling Polls, shared calendars, categories, roombooking options, and personalized settings that help you work with greater clarity and ease.

Whether you coordinate meetings across departments or simply want to get more from Outlook, you’ll leave with actionable tips—and at least one new feature you can put to use right away.

 

 

Objectives

  • Schedule smarter: use Scheduling Assistant and Scheduling Polls to cut backandforth.
  • Share confidently: understand permissions, overlays, and Room Finder for spaces.
  • Personalize: categories, work hours & location, shortened meetings, and multitime zones.
  • Adopt one new habit today: pick a tip and turn it on before you leave.