10+ Best Articles on Planning
The most useful articles on planning from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Planning Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on planning by Refind users in 2023.
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How to Plan Your Life with the 1-3-5 Rule
Planning is key to any success. Read on to learn how you can plan your life using a 1-3-5 year template and the 1-3-5 rule.
«The key to change here is consciousness: becoming aware of any limiting beliefs you do have and making a conscious decision to change them.»
How to Do Strategic Planning Like a Futurist
You don’t need a time line; you need a time cone.
How to Become a Strategic Leader
Whether a manager is new or experienced, growing in the role means becoming more strategic. But often, the exact meaning of “strategic” remains unclear. For Julie Zhou, it meant falling into the trap of working hard – and confusing intensity with leading strategically. Now the Facebook vice president for product design, Zhou describes the difference in a brief but enlightening article for the MIT Sloan Management Review. Rookies will learn three keys to leading strategically, and seasoned managers will appreciate the reminders.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on planning—all under 10 minutes.
The Fine Balance between Short-Term & Long-Term Planning
As humans, we're constantly trying to optimise for success and make the most of our time. But have you ever stopped to consider the role that time itself plays in our actions and decisions? I’d…
«The barbell approach to risk management, proposed by economist and philosopher Nassim Nicholas Taleb, involves taking on two extreme positions – one with a low level of risk and one with a high level of risk – rather than a moderate position with a medium level of risk.»
Planning a Vacation Is Practice for a Great Life
When I was 13, my parents and I went to Europe on vacation. It was miserable. My father wanted to hit all the major sites, while my mother just wanted to relax. Because they couldn’t agree on what to…
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The sprint planning meeting that goes on forever
The sprint planning meeting is the most extended in the scrum framework, and based on my experience, it is also the most exhausting meeting for most teams. The most challenging thing about this…
End-of-Year Review & Upcoming Year Planning Ritual
TL;DR: This article gives an overview of the reflection and planning ritual I go over at the end of each year. I have been doing this in different forms for a few years now and find it a rather great…
The continuous flow of weekly planning
Strategy and planning are the heart of great leadership and management. Why? Because a goal without a plan...
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on planning.
Planning Ahead Is the Key to Living With More Spontaneity
It seems counterintuitive, but spontaneity can’t happen without a bit of advanced planning. Only people with spare time can be spontaneous.
How to plan as an engineering executive.
Some years back, I interviewed a senior leader for an engineering role, and asked them a question about planning. I enjoyed their response, “Ah yes, the ‘P’ word, planning.” That answer captured an…
The Secret to a Great Planning Process — Lessons from Airbnb and Eventbrite
Startup leaders, use this framework to master the art of annual and quarterly planning.
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