RULE OF 5

by will on February 2, 2010

Rule of 5 Weekly Planner Tool

Based on an original idea by Paul Hutchins (“Rule of 5” ©Paul Hutchins 2008)

Each slot ideally represents a period of 90 minutes, with time more loosely allocated outside of normal working week. [click to continue…]

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