Mastering the Microsoft Productivity Maze: Tools, Tips & Scenarios

Planner? Pages? Loop? OneNote? ToDo? ARRGH! If you’ve ever felt like Microsoft keeps launching productivity tools faster than you can keep up, you’re not alone!

Microsoft offers an incredible suite of tools and apps that can help you stay organised, whether you’re managing projects, handling IT, or just trying to navigate everyday life like a responsible adult. But with so many overlapping features, how do you know which tool to use—and when?

Lyndsay and Ben have spent many years fighting side by side (and sometimes with each other) in the Microsoft productivity trenches. Come along to this session and they will show you how to:

• Choose the Right Tool for the Job – Understand when to use Planner vs. To Do, Loop vs. OneNote, and other Microsoft 365 apps based on specific work and collaboration scenarios.
• Maximise Productivity Through Integration – Learn how these tools interact (e.g., syncing tasks between To Do and Planner, embedding Loop components in Teams, or using OneNote for meeting capture) to streamline workflows.
• Apply Real-World Use Cases & Best Practices – Walk away with actionable strategies on how different roles—project managers, IT pros, team leads, and individuals—can optimize their work using the right mix of Microsoft 365 tools.

Whether you're a project manager, an IT pro, or simply looking to level up your personal productivity, you'll leave with an new found ability to make Microsoft’s ecosystem work for you! So bring along your notebook and be ready to take lots of notes - Just kidding, Microsoft will have an App for that!