Working with ISO weeks in planning and reporting
We use ISO weeks to coordinate across teams and regions because they provide a single, unambiguous week label. When a date maps to W01–W52/53, everyone knows which Monday–Sunday range we mean, even around New Year’s.
Why ISO-8601 became the default
Software, manufacturing, logistics, and education benefit from a consistent weekly cadence. Monday starts, numbered weeks, and a clear rule for Week 01 reduce misunderstandings in cross-border schedules.
Practical workflow
Convert a deadline to its ISO week, share the week label, and align tasks or meetings accordingly. Use the Monday–Sunday range to set clear start and cutoff dates for your plan.
Boundary quirks to remember
Some years include W53. Near the year boundary, the week-year can differ from the calendar year; our output shows both the week label and its range so plans are concrete.