Task Management Guide
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Microsoft 365
Implementation Guide

Complete action plan for integrating email, meeting notes, and task management using your existing Microsoft ecosystem

Zero additional cost
No learning curve
Native integration

Why Start with Microsoft 365?

Zero Additional Cost
Outlook, Teams, Planner, and To Do are already included in your M365 license
No Learning Curve
Your team already uses these tools daily - no new accounts or passwords
Native Integration
Everything syncs automatically - task lists in meetings flow to Planner instantly
Enterprise Security
Data stays within M365 compliance boundaries with SSO and admin controls
The Microsoft Stack
Four tools working together seamlessly
Outlook
Email → Tasks
Teams
Meeting Notes → Tasks
Planner
Task Boards
To Do
Personal View

4-Week Implementation Plan

1
Week 1
Activate Built-in Features
No additional cost - use what you already have

Enable Teams Meeting Task Lists

⏱️ 5 min
👤 Each User
  • During any Teams meeting, click the meeting notes icon
  • Add a task list by typing "/task" or clicking the task button
  • Assign tasks with @mentions and set due dates
  • Tasks automatically sync to Planner after the meeting

Set Up Planner Boards

⏱️ 20 min
👥 Team Lead
  • Create a Planner board for each team or major project
  • Define buckets: "To Do", "In Progress", "Blocked", "Done"
  • Add team members to the plan

Configure Outlook Email Rules

⏱️ 10 min
👤 Each User
  • Flag important emails to create follow-up reminders
  • Forward emails to Planner via email (each plan has a unique email address)
  • Create quick steps for common task creation workflows
2
Week 2 - Premium Content
Add AI Meeting Assistant
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Complete Cost Breakdown

Base Setup
Included in existing M365 license
Outlook$0
Teams$0
Planner$0
To Do$0
Power Automate (basic)$0
Total Base Cost$0
Optional Enhancements
Add if needed for your workflow
Fathom AIFree
Microsoft 365 Copilot$30/user/mo
Power Automate Premium$15/user/mo
Priority MatrixFree

Recommendation: Start with free options (Fathom + Priority Matrix). Add Copilot only if you need AI across all M365 apps.

Quick Win Strategy

Pilot with One Team (2 Weeks)
Prove value before company-wide rollout
1
Monday Week 1
Set up Planner board, train team on meeting task lists (30 min)
2
Week 1
Use task lists in every meeting, test email forwarding
3
Monday Week 2
Add Fathom for AI extraction, gather initial feedback
4
Week 2
Refine workflows based on team input, measure time saved
5
End Week 2
Present results to leadership, plan company-wide rollout
2
Weeks to pilot
20-30
Hours saved per week
$0
Additional cost

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

Don't Do This
Create too many Planner boards initially (causes confusion)
Skip the training session (even simple tools need explanation)
Forget mobile setup (team needs To Do app on phones)
Over-automate at first (start manual, then automate pain points)
Do This Instead
Start with 2-3 boards, expand based on actual needs
Schedule 30-minute training, record for future reference
Help team install To Do app during training session
Use tools manually for 2 weeks, then automate repetitive tasks

Helpful Resources & Tutorials

Video guides and documentation to help you get started

Microsoft Planner Tutorials
Official Planner Documentation
Microsoft's complete guide to Planner features and setup
Video: Getting Started with Planner
Step-by-step walkthrough for creating boards and tasks
Planner in Teams Integration
How to use Planner directly within Teams meetings
Power Automate Guides
Power Automate Documentation
Official Microsoft Learn tutorials and templates
Video: Email to Planner Automation
Build flows that convert emails into Planner tasks
Power Automate Community
Get help and share automation templates with other users
Microsoft To Do Resources
Getting Started with To Do
Official guide to personal task management
Video: To Do App Walkthrough
Complete overview of features and mobile app usage
AI Meeting Assistants
Fathom (Free Forever)
AI meeting notes for Teams - no credit card required
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Native AI assistant across all M365 apps ($30/user/month)

Ready to Implement?

Start with Week 1 actions today. Most teams see measurable productivity improvements within the first week.