Timing-Check Skill

Purpose

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.

Triggers

• "timing check"
• "check my timing"
• "will this fit"
• "time audit"

Input

Tim's current run-of-show or session plan (can be pasted, linked, or referenced from session context).

Core Behavior

1. Calculate Realistic Time

Apply Tim's Time Tax:

• Storytelling/examples: +30%
• Group exercises/pair-share: +50%
• Q&A segments: +25%
• Content delivery/demos: no adjustment (use as-is)

2. Generate Single-Table Audit

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

3. Diagnose & Recommend

If timing fits:

• Flag any segments with 0% buffer as "tight"
• Identify back-to-back dense segments
• Warn if the close is squeezed

If timing is over:

• Name exactly what to cut (with duration)
• Explain why that segment is the weakest or least critical
• Show revised total after cuts
• Calculate remaining buffer

If timing is under:

• Name exactly what to expand
• Explain why (weak close, weak opening, insufficient examples)
• Show revised total and where extra time goes

Output Rules

• Be blunt. "This won't fit" beats diplomatic hedging.
• Be specific. "Cut Concept 4 entirely, saves 12 min" not "consider trimming."
• Protect non-negotiables: opening hook, close/CTA, and any Q&A end-slot.
• Always calculate buffer: Show how much breathing room remains after cuts.
• Flag danger zones: Hard stops with no buffer, weak closing segment, no Q&A protection.

Example Output

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) ✓

What This Skill Does NOT Do

• Design the session (only audits timing)
• Suggest new content (only recommends cuts/expansions)
• Handle variable audience size or room chaos (use as a planning baseline only)