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Outlook, Planner, and To Do: Manage Tasks and Projects in M365

DATE: August 27, 2026 | TIME: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | CATEGORY: Microsoft

DATE: August 27, 2026
TIME: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | CATEGORY :

Stay organized and keep work moving with the task and project management tools built into Microsoft 365. This webinar is designed for professionals who want a clearer system for managing individual tasks, team assignments, and project progress without switching between multiple platforms. Learn how Outlook, Microsoft Planner, and Microsoft To Do work together to support both personal productivity and team coordination.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Microsoft To Do for Personal Task Management: Capture, prioritize, and track your individual tasks with a tool that integrates directly with your Outlook inbox and calendar.
  • Planner for Team Projects: Organize team work into boards, assign tasks, set due dates, and monitor progress with a visual, easy-to-use project tool built into Microsoft 365.
  • Outlook Task Integration: Manage flagged emails, tasks, and deadlines from within Outlook so nothing gets lost between your inbox and your to-do list.
  • Choosing the Right Tool: Understand when to use To Do versus Planner versus Outlook Tasks, and how these tools complement each other across different types of work.

Presented By

JoLynn Rihn

JoLynn Rihn has been teaching Microsoft apps since they were first released. She is a Certified Trainer and Microsoft Master Instructor with over 30 years of experience. She teaches the basics to advanced features using programs like Teams, Excel, SharePoint, Outlook, ChatGPT, and more. In 1998, JoLynn founded Virtual Training Co, a professional training company that provides instructor-led online or onsite training, custom courseware development, quizzes, games, pre/post assessments, etc., for different types of businesses, including manufacturing, construction, legal, government, professional services, and more.

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