Teams that use a documented project tracking method complete 28% more projects on time and on budget, according to PMI. This Debt Payoff is that method — tasks, owners, deadlines, and progress in one shared view that updates in real time.

What’s inside this Debt Payoff template

• Recurring task support — mark tasks that repeat weekly or monthly and they reset automatically
• Time log per task — record actual hours spent next to estimated hours for future planning
• Completion rate tracker — see what percentage of tasks finish on time across the project
• Archive tab — completed tasks move out of the active view without being deleted

How to use this Debt Payoff template

1. Click above to get instant access to the template.
2. Make a copy via File → Make a copy and rename it for your project.
3. List every task in the task column with a clear, action-oriented name.
4. Assign an owner and a deadline to each task before sharing with your team.
5. Update status weekly — the dashboard reflects progress automatically.

Why Google Sheets for Debt Payoff?

The real advantage of tracking projects in Google Sheets is flexibility. When your process changes — and it will — you change a column, not a software setting. The tool adapts to the work, not the other way around.

Frequently asked questions

Can I share this with my whole team?

Yes. Share the Google Sheets link with edit access and everyone updates their own tasks directly. The dashboard reflects all changes in real time.

Can I use this for multiple projects at once?

Yes. Duplicate the project tab for each new project and use the summary tab to see progress across all active projects simultaneously.

Does the template send deadline reminders?

Google Sheets does not send notifications natively, but you can set up email alerts using Google Apps Script — a one-time setup that sends a daily summary of overdue tasks.