How to choose the right Time Management Tools

Appointment Books show a day, week, or month at a time to help keep busy schedules in order.

Best for: Administrators, detail-oriented professionals, and those who schedule their own appointments.

Group Appointment Books are geared toward offices with multiple schedules to track, such as medical and law practices.

Organizers & Refillable Planners often include notepads, storage and telephone/address sections.

Best for: Multi-taskers, business travelers, salespeople.

Desk Calendars & Pads keep the day or month in sight, plus they offer space to jot down reminders or appointments and many feature soothing photography and inspirational quotes.

Best for: Managers, administrators, professionals.

Wall Calendars show a month or more so multiple people can easily coordinate.

Best for: Long-term planning and big-picture thinkers.

Erasable Planners are great for managers who track employee work and vacation schedules or project timelines and for educators who track student jobs and assignments.

Best for: Keeping track of project deadlines, production schedules, vacation or weekly schedules.

Academic Calendars/Planners are formatted for a 13- or 14-month academic year and many double as assignment books.

Best for: Educators, coaches and school administrators.