Reesby Academy · Workplace Essentials
Personal Productivity Systems
Build a simple system to capture, organise and finish work.
About this course
A good productivity system takes thoughts and requests out of your head and puts them somewhere you trust. In this course you'll build a simple capture, organise and review routine that works with the tools you already use. You don't need to be an organised person to start; the system will do much of the remembering for you.
What you will be able to do
- You'll be able to capture tasks and ideas in one trusted place
- You'll be able to organise tasks by context and next action
- You'll be able to run a regular review that keeps the system current
- You'll be able to adapt the system to your working style
Course outline
- Tools you'll need5 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizYour system can run on tools you already have. Pick one capture point and one task home, then resist adding more until the basics are habitual.
- Why Systems Matter8 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizMental clutter drains attention even when you aren't working on the task. A system moves open loops out of your head so you can focus on the work in front of you.
- Capturing Everything8 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizCapture is the front door of your system. Anything that arrives as a request, idea or reminder should be recorded in your capture point quickly, then processed later.
- Organising Next Actions8 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizOnce you've captured everything, organise it into clear next actions. A task is only useful when you know the very next physical or digital step you'd take to move it forward.
- Regular Reviews8 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizA system decays without maintenance. A short weekly review keeps your tasks, projects and waiting-for lists accurate, so you can trust them when it matters.
- Adapting to Your Style8 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizThere's no single correct system. Your best one matches how you think, how you work and what your role demands. Adjust in small steps and keep what works.
- Careers & next steps5 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizOrganised, reliable people are needed in almost every team. These roles use similar systems thinking, and here is how people usually get into them.
- Final quiz and certificate10 questions, pass mark 8 of 10. Pass to get your Reesby Academy certificate with a verification link.