Monday, December 16, 2019

The RAAND All-in-One Planner


The RAAND All-in-One planner evolved through many iterations over the last 3 years. It is very comprehensive; covering from a 5 year plan to daily tasks. It is the result of years of responsibility for managing time and productivity, viewing stationery store products available, being a part of diverse business operations, and having a background in print. It was developed, being conscious of planning for many situations, from  running a household to business leaders.

Concept development - Designed  for anyone with multiple responsibilities,  multiple projects, cases, or classes. The monthly planning page groups by area of responsibility, and is core to organizing and planning.

Graphics and page design - The planner is designed for easy use, emphasizing important pages. It has illustrated page descriptions in the instruction pages.

User support - Instructions are at the bottom of pages, as well as on  illustrated instructions pages
- The Symbols to be used on planning pages are defined & Tips on overall planner usage


Every time I use or look at the planner book, another idea comes up for improvement;  but it’s very good now, so time to  publish.  This will always be a work in progress; as I receive comments from users with different applications. How do you use the planner ?  Where has it been a benefit and where is there a shortfall?

The planner is supplied in sets, consisting of 4 books (3 months/ book).  Each is a quarter with  a different color. Includes 5 year planning, the current year’s, quarterly, monthly and weekly planning, and daily task pages. It allows for prioritizing actions, action required and action taken.  There is a full page to write  notes  opposite each task page. 

The user’s work progress, action taken, is indicated primarily by 2 symbols (↓and →) . 
We all tend to list more in our daily tasks, than we can accomplish, so you have the opportunity to indicate  the estimated time required next to your priority.

Desk space is always a challenge.  As a result of size, 8.5 x 7” and the 360 degree opening binding style, less is necessary. The Planner fits in most pocketbooks and saves desk space by minimizing  the need for other pads.

Hope you like it… everybody can use one! A great, unique, helpful gift!  Many will remember you for making their life less stressful. Shrink wrapped in sets of 4 books for your 4 quarters, undated. Will be available for the new school year in 2020! .. and 2020 Christmas Gifts!