FranklinCovey has announced a new update to its PlanPlus for Outlook and PlanPlus for Windows applications that includes the Task List Gadget, a Windows Sidebar Gadget for Windows Vista, and support for Outlook 2007. This new Sidebar gadget allows users to add and sort tasks by rank / priority. The SideBar Gadget is included when users download the 30 day trial or purchase PlanPlus for Windows 5.1 or PlanPlus for Outlook 4.1 for $99.95. PlanPlus for Outlook and PlanPlus for Windows includes Tablet PC support inking notes, calendar items, and tasks.

For current customers who own PlanPlus for Windows 5.0 or PlanPlus for Outlook 4.0, the update is free.

Here is a link to FranklinCovey's site and their press release:

FranklinCovey (NYSE:FC) today announced updates to its award-winning productivity applications, PlanPlus™ for Windows and PlanPlus™ for Microsoft Outlook, which will be compliant with Windows Vista and Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 by January 29, 2007. Both applications are based on the FranklinCovey Planning System and assist users in getting organized and focused on their priorities, to increase overall effectiveness using a desktop, notebook or Tablet PC.

FranklinCovey also announced the release of the FranklinCovey Task List Gadget for Windows Vista, which enables users to quickly view their PlanPlus for Microsoft Outlook or PlanPlus for Windows task list within the Windows Vista Sidebar. It allows users to add and sort tasks by rank and priority using the FranklinCovey planning methodology. The gadget will be available with the 30-day trial or purchase ($99.95) of PlanPlus v.5.1 for Windows or PlanPlus v.4.1 for Microsoft Outlook. Both applications and the gadget were created with development partner, Agilix®.