Randall Dean Consulting & Training, LLC

Here's my new Timely Tips for April 2026, in my new "blog post" format -- this way, you can see the summary of the issue in quick bullet point format before diving into the content you find of most interest. Note the new 6-minute video on the basic structure of OneNote:

Timely Tips April 2026: A New Video, A Podcast Appearance, a Guest Post, and a "Reframe" - randalldean.com Explore a new OneNote microlearning video, a refreshed Mastering Microsoft 365 format, podcast insights on email focus, and a guest post on burnout prevention.

Something new: with my Timely Tips e-news moving to the new "blog" format, I'm now able to feature "guest posts" on somewhat related topics of interest n the realms of productivity, performance, work-life balance, focus & distraction, and more.

And I just posted the first "guest post" to appear on my blog site -- an article by Adam Taylor on "Preventing Burnout and Reclaiming Balance". Hope you like it!

Something New! A Guest Post on My Timely Tips Blog! - randalldean.com Stop cycle of chronic stress. Learn 7 practical professional tips to prevent burnout, set boundaries, and reclaim work-life balance today

It took me a little while to figure this out, but I now have my new online store up and running: https://emailsanityexpert.com

You can currently learn more/sign up/register for next week's Outlook webinars on Taming the E-mail Beast (11:00 a.m. Eastern for Classic Outlook Users; 2:00 p.m. Eastern for New/Web Outlook Users) or you can purchase my new and upgraded multi-video training program on Taming the E-mail Beast.

Note the I created this brief 6-minute video that explains the different ways an adult learner can go through this intensive video program:

https://youtu.be/sKWWZm2n6LM

Since the store is new and I'm testing the system and shopping cart, I have both the webinars and the Taming E-mail video program at deeply discounted pricing (you probably won't see this again!)

Please let me know if you run into any problems with the site/navigation/etc., or if anything is confusing.

Pretty sure upon purchase of the multi-video Taming E-mail program, you'll be able to start the program immediately upon purchase.

And yes, this is just a very basic start -- watch for many more of my programs to be posted soon.

Taming the Outlook Email Beast: 3 Flexible Learning Paths to Master Your Inbox (Video Course Intro) Getting a grip on your inbox is essential, but everyone learns differently. That's why I've designed three ways to tackle the Taming the E-mail Beast for Mic...

You've been seeing my recent posts about and I've been building with by using and .

I added this new entry to my new Timely Tips blog site -- not bad for 2 weeks of effort:

https://randalldean.com/ive-built-several-new-apps-using-claude/

Have you built any apps or automations for your work yet?

I've built SEVERAL new apps using Claude in first 2 weeks. - randalldean.com It has been almost two weeks since I last posted that I created my first desktop app using . Well, in that time, I’ve created for more apps/automations for my PC — one that can pull contacts from my calendar data file and build a spreadsheet, one that allows me to pull names/contacts fr...

I'm not kidding when I tell you this: it took me longer to make the video showing a bit on how I created my first using than it did to create and test the app!



Here's the 1 minute video:

I built my first #iPhone #app today using #Claude #AI … a nighttime #checklist app Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Not sure which version of you are using???

One of the best moments at the start of my programs on is when I ask the audience which version of Outlook they are using: Classic vs. New or Web Outlook. I always get a smattering of hands up for each version, but then ask: "And how many of you have NO IDEA what version you are using?", which always gets a good laugh and the majority of the hands up!

I made this little 45-second YouTube Short to help you finally figure that out. Hope it helps!

Are you not sure what version of #Microsoft #Outlook you are using? I made this little video to help One of the best moments at the start of my programs on Outlook is when I ask the audience which version of Outlook they are using: Classic vs. New or Web Out...

I've changed up my monthly e-news, instead just sending out a brief e-mail with the highlights, and a link to a new blog site/post on my web site. Hope you can check out the new format:

https://backend.leadconnectorhq.com/emails/schedule/preview/5o1iz1CwDjTqYTgzd1I0/69a35fb745ec744d46ee3cf6

Let me know what you think -- do you like this new format? I designed it so people can quickly review the content, and then jump to content they are most interested in. Enjoy!

Preview - This ISN'T Your Timely Tips February 2026, But Just the MUCH SHORTER Announcement

Are you a heavy user? If so, these five simple keyboard shortcuts might save you time and give a boost to your productivity.
1-minute video:

Five Favorite #Google #Chrome #Browser #keyboard #shortcuts for seamless #productivity Are you a heavy user of Google Chrome's popular browser? If so, and you can master these five simple keyboard shortcuts using the CTRL key, you can save man...

Hi Everyone!

I don't know about you, but the world seems a tad bit "jumpy" right now, and as such, I'm feeling that staying a bit closer to home for a while feels like a good strategy.

As such, I'm announcing my first "private company/professional/association group" webinar sale. Confirm by February 15, schedule anytime in 2026.
Here's more details -- contact me with any questions:

Announcing a Private Company/Association Group "Webinar" Sale Looking for lower-cost training for 2026? I'm holding my first "private company/association group" webinar sale Through February 15. Schedule the webinar anytime in 2026

I just sent out my new Timely Tips for December. It includes the new 19-minute video snippet on "Seamless" start-of-day/throughout-the-day workday management -- how to move from "start of day planning mode" into "email/input management mode" to "focused productivity mode" to "productive meetings" mode to "crisis response" mode and back.

I really personally like the content in this one -- I hope you do too. If you do, please share with others. And let me know if you have any comments on this one -- would love to hear your thoughts/ideas.

You can see a version of this e-news issue with the link to this new video here:

Preview - Timely Tips December 2025: A New Video Worth Sharing?