What system does everyone use to keep on top of their to-do list? I still have post-it notes all over my office and it freaks people out when they see it.

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The To Do bar in Outlook. I've been using it my whole professional career and swear by it!!

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I treat my Outlook calendar as my to-do list. When I get an assignment, I block time on my calendar working back from the deadline. Not only blocks my time to do the work, but I can plot when things need to happen.

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