We propose to introduce a comprehensive calendar feature within the platform to facilitate the scheduling of calls and management of other events. This calendar will integrate seamlessly with the newly proposed audio-visual call features and support broader event management needs of the users.
Current Implementation
Event Management: Currently, the platform does not have a dedicated tool for managing or scheduling events, requiring users to rely on external calendar services.
Integration: There is a lack of integration between planned events and communication tools within the platform.
Proposed Implementation
Calendar Features
Event Creation and Editing: Users should be able to create, edit, and delete events with ease. This includes setting titles, descriptions, times, durations, and participants.
Call Scheduling: Integrate the calendar directly with the audio-visual calls feature, allowing users to schedule calls directly from the calendar. Invitations to calls can be sent automatically to participants with reminders.
Notifications and Reminders: Implement notifications and reminders to alert participants of upcoming events and calls, enhancing punctuality and participation rates.
User Interface
Intuitive UI: Design a user-friendly interface that allows users to view their schedule in daily, weekly, or monthly formats.
Drag-and-Drop Rescheduling: Include a drag-and-drop feature for rescheduling events, providing users with a flexible and efficient way to manage changes.
Integration with Platform Features
Linking with Channels and Threads: Allow scheduled calls to automatically create threads within relevant channels, serving as dedicated spaces for pre-call and post-call discussions.
Automatic Time Zone Conversion: Automatically convert event times to the local time zones of all participants, reducing confusion and enhancing global collaboration.
Goals
Enhanced Collaboration: By integrating scheduling directly within the platform, streamline the planning and execution of collaborative efforts.
Increased Productivity: Reduce the need for external tools by providing a comprehensive scheduling tool that meets all the organizational needs of users.
Improved User Experience: Offer a seamless and integrated approach to managing events and calls, thereby improving the overall user experience on the platform.
Additional Considerations
Privacy and Security: Ensure that calendar data is stored securely and that privacy settings allow users to control the visibility of their events.
Scalability: Design the calendar to efficiently handle a large number of events and users, ensuring performance remains stable as usage grows.
Mobile Compatibility: Ensure that the calendar feature is fully functional on mobile devices, allowing users to manage their schedules on the go.
Next Steps
Conduct user research to identify specific needs and preferences related to event management within the platform.
Develop initial wireframes and prototypes for the calendar interface.
Implement backend services to manage calendar data and integrate with existing platform features.
Test the calendar feature extensively with a focus on usability and performance across different devices.
Plan for a phased rollout, beginning with a beta release to gather user feedback before full implementation.
This feature will not only facilitate the efficient scheduling of calls but also enhance the overall event management capabilities of the platform, making it a more versatile and essential tool for our users.
Overview
We propose to introduce a comprehensive calendar feature within the platform to facilitate the scheduling of calls and management of other events. This calendar will integrate seamlessly with the newly proposed audio-visual call features and support broader event management needs of the users.
Current Implementation
Proposed Implementation
Calendar Features
User Interface
Integration with Platform Features
Goals
Additional Considerations
Next Steps
This feature will not only facilitate the efficient scheduling of calls but also enhance the overall event management capabilities of the platform, making it a more versatile and essential tool for our users.