I’ve written about how useful tracking your time can be, and this is just a simple sheet to make the job easier. Although there are a lot of great computerised systems out there, printed sheets are still useful, especially for non-computer tasks.

Download:

• TimeTracking.doc (55KB)
• TimeTracking.odt (12KB)
• TimeTracking.pdf (89KB)

This one is a little different, as it was created for software projects. However, I’ve found that some software methodologies (such as agile ones) are just as useful in non-software situations.

For me, a project sprint is really just a set of tasks to finish in a set timeframe. I usually stick to one or two week periods, as these are easier to manage. A project will consist of lots of sprints before it’s completed, with each sprint creating something concrete and deliverable.

KEY:

• BID — ID of the task (not required)
• EST — Estimated Time
• ACT — Actual Time
• CMP — Completed (just a tick goes here)

There’s space on the back for a post-mortem, which is useful for improving the system and working out the kinks.

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• ProjectSprint.doc (62KB)
• ProjectSprint.odt (13KB)
• ProjectSprint.pdf (56KB)