Planning Time

Working in a group is an opportunity to develop skills you can bring into your career. Doing it well takes intention. Use this tool to set your group up to succeed!

Have all your levels of planning in one place with this Excel collection. You'll find the Term at a Glance, Weekly Calendar, and Daily To-Do List in separate tabs to use together.

Planning is a process and it can be helpful to have a range of strategies to support effective time management. Explore this list to identify what you already use and what you might try!

Use this finals countdown to make a plan for the next few weeks. Set aside time to create a structure for yourself. Taking time to make a plan is time well spent, and can help reduce stress and increase focus. Your future self will thank you!

Use this worksheet to practice how you prioritize tasks. What do you take into consideration, and how does this help you plan and manage your time?

List the work/errands/tasks you need to accomplish and assign them to high or low priority. As you complete them, cross them off and celebrate!

Another one of our most popular tools - plan your days by the hour and give yourself a map for the week. Use color-coding to make it easier to distinguish the type of work/commitment you have (and have fun!).

Reflect on how much urgency plays a part in your routine and consider some importance/urgency quadrants.

Consider all the hours in the week and reflect on the time it takes you to do certain tasks. Are you over time? Under time? Right on time? Use what you learn to inform your furture planning.

One of our most used and popular tools to understand your entire term in one glance. Block out days you're away and list important due-dates and commitments. Remember to refer back to it!