In short: I don't have a single favorite app, but tables are my go to feature to plan workshops.

Tables rock

When planning my workshops, there's no one app that's the best. But instead there is one feature that stands out: tables. Yeah, boring I know. But effective!

For all my workshops, I always create a schedule in advance using a table. This table includes columns like:

• Timing: Start and stop times for each activity, which also gives the duration.

• Title of the Activity: A brief title that captures the essence of the activity.

• Description: Special details or settings, like if an activity is done in smaller groups. This column is also helpful when sharing the schedule with others who might not understand terms like dot voting.

Apps I've Used

Over time, I've used several apps for planning:

• Google Sheets: A classic choice for creating spreadsheets.

• Notion: Great for more detailed planning.

• Apple Notes: Simple but effective.

Templates

If you're looking for templates, I've made some over the years for both Notion and Google Sheets. These can help you get started quickly.

But aren't there proper workshop planning apps?

Yeah there are here two I know about:

• SessionLab

• Butter

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