Day 1: Foundations of Digital Productivity
Module 1: The Science of Administrative Efficiency
Time audits: Identifying productivity leaks
Prioritization frameworks (Eisenhower Matrix, Eat the Frog)
Module 2: Deep Dive: Microsoft Planner Setup & Workflow Design
Creating boards for daily tasks vs. projects
Assigning tasks, deadlines, and progress tracking
Practical Assignment: Build your Planner board for the week
Day 2: Excel for Administrative Agility
Module 3: Intermediate Excel for Time Savings
Essential formulas (VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, conditional formatting)
Building dynamic to-do lists and trackers
Module 4: Deep Dive: Automating Repetitive Tasks
Practical Assignment: Design a workload tracker in Excel
Day 3: Project Management for Small-Scale Initiatives
Module 5: Planning a Project in Microsoft Planner
Module 6: Deep Dive: Delegation & Collaboration in Planner
Practical Assignment: Plan a mock event or initiative in Planner
Day 4: Time-Blocking & Sustainable Workflows
Module 7: Structuring Your Day for Maximum Focus
Module 8: Masterclass: Managing Interruptions & Email Overload
Practical Assignment: Create a time-blocked schedule in Planner
Day 5: Integration & Real-World Application
Module 9: Workshop: Optimizing Your Tool Stack
Module 10: Deep Dive: Measuring Your Productivity Gains
Final Deliverable: A polished Planner/Excel system for immediate use