tidsskjema

Tidsskjema is a plan or diagram that coordinates activities by time. It presents the sequence of tasks or events along a time axis, indicating start times, end times, durations and the order of actions. Tidsskjema can cover a single day or a longer period, and may include locations, resources and responsible individuals. Digital and paper formats exist, and common forms range from simple tabular timetables to calendars and more structured formats such as Gantt-like charts.

Common contexts for tidsskjema include education, transportation, work and production, and healthcare. In schools, a tidsskjema or timetable lists lessons, teachers, rooms and times for each day. In public transport, a timetable shows departures and arrivals for routes. In workplaces, a shift schedule assigns staff to time blocks and tasks, while in production it outlines the sequence and timing of operations. In health services, care routines and medication schedules specify when activities and interventions should occur.

Creating a tidsskjema typically involves defining the planning horizon, listing activities, estimating durations, assigning times, and checking for conflicts or resource constraints. Stakeholders review and approve the schedule before it is published to users or staff. Because schedules must adapt to changes, tidsskjema often include buffers and are maintained with updates.

Related concepts include tidsplan (time plan), calendar, timetable and project schedules such as Gantt charts. The term is used in Norwegian to describe a structured plan that organizes activities by time, across various domains.