Work-Back List

Use A Work-Back Sheet To Get Stuff Done

Take the stress out of planning any event with this tool used by event planning pros. (WORKSHEET)

Work-Back List

FREE WORKSHEET | The holiday season will never be as carefree for adults as it is for kids—we have too much work to do behind the scenes—but this year why not make things easier on yourself by using a simplified version of a “work-back schedule,” a tool employed by event-planning pros, to get everything done in a less hurried, more orderly and enjoyable manner.

What Is A Work-Back Schedule?

Unlike a To Do list, a work-back schedule not only lists projects that need to get done but also itemizes the steps required to complete them.

While a work-back schedule takes a little more thinking up front, it will help you get seriously organized and remain on track. It’s great for procrastinators because they can see precisely at what point they will be required to modify their own behaviour—or to call in recruits—to meet the targeted project completion date.

3 Steps To Work-Back Success

1. Name your project and pick a completion date. A project is a single event, for example, “Send Out Christmas Cards.”

2. Identify the major tasks required to complete the project. For Christmas cards, the tasks might include taking an inventory of greeting cards on hand, purchasing stamps, writing personal notes, addressing envelopes—whatever.

3. Put the tasks in chronological order, assigning each one its own completion date. Assign workers to tasks as required (here’s where you put your kids and spouse to work).

When all the required tasks are finished, the project is complete.

Frugalbits Work-Back Schedul

A work-back schedule may sound confusing in theory, but it is actually simple in practice. If you would like a FREE copy of an easy to use work-back schedule with blank spaces you can fill in, email frugalbits@gmail.com and we’ll be happy to send you one. —eds

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