Audit session timing with realistic estimates and Tim's time tax. Flags what to cut or expand. Use for "timing check", "will this fit".
Reality-check a session plan or run-of-show against realistic time estimates. Tim chronically underestimates interactive segments, so this skill applies a "time tax" and flags what won't fit.
Tim's current run-of-show or session plan (can be pasted, linked, or referenced from session context).
Apply Tim's Time Tax:
TIMING AUDIT: [Session Title] — [Allocated: X min]
SEGMENT | PLANNED | REALISTIC | DELTA | VERDICT
─────────────────────|─────────|───────────|────────|────────
Opening Hook | 5 min | 5 min | 0 | OK
Roadmap | 3 min | 3 min | 0 | OK
Concept 1 + discuss | 12 min | 17 min | +5 | OVER
Pair-share exercise | 10 min | 15 min | +5 | OVER
... | | | |
─────────────────────|─────────|───────────|────────|────────
TOTAL | 55 min | 72 min | +17 | WON'T FIT
HARD STOP: [Time] | BUFFER NEEDED: 5 min | ACTUAL BUFFER: -12 min
If timing fits:
If timing is over:
If timing is under:
CUT LIST (to get back on time):
1. Concept 4 demo — remove entirely, saves 12 min. Why: Weakest of three concepts, covered briefly in Concept 3 anyway.
2. Group debrief — cut from 8 min to 4 min, saves 4 min. Why: Can do quick popcorn share instead of full circle.
AFTER CUTS: 64 min content + 3 min buffer = 67 min (4 min under 71-min hard stop) ✓