We’ve all been there. It’s Sunday evening, and you open your calendar to peek at the week ahead; only to find a sea of blue. Every hour, every minute, seemingly accounted for. Even “Zoom Out” Tuesday, once a beacon of hope for a less hectic week, is now just another day filled with back-to-back meetings.
We’ve invested in countless tools – calendars, messaging apps, collaboration platforms – even hired dedicated administrative staff to manage our schedules. Yet, the problem persists. We’re more connected than ever, yet less accessible. Urgent requests derail important one-on-one meetings, undermining our commitment to employee development. Increasingly work is shifted to evenings after we’re got the kids to bed or squeezed into weekends between household chores and family time.
The Tyranny of the Overbooked Calendar
It’s a vicious cycle, isn’t it? Juggling endless priorities, responding to urgent requests, and drowning in a sea of meetings. Our calendars are bursting at the seams, and we’re barely keeping our heads above water. We’re more connected than ever, yet we’re having fewer and fewer meaningful conversations with our colleagues.
Remember those quick, productive calls? The ones where you’d hop on the phone with a colleague, hash out an issue, brainstorm solutions, and agree on a plan of action – all in under five minutes.
A Solution to the Calendar Chaos
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could wave a magic wand, instantly finding time to connect with colleagues? Imagine being able to solve problems and advance the business in real time. Well, a company called Tweelin is working to make this dream a reality. They’re introducing the concept of “Digital Serendipity,” a tool that empowers us to connect more meaningfully.
How Tweelin Works
Tweelin is a simple yet powerful application. With just a few clicks, you can “wish” to speak with a colleague. You specify the desired time frame, the duration of the conversation, and the topic. Tweelin then goes to work, its proprietary digital AI assistant analyzes user device telemetry, communication patterns, preferences and calendar events to intelligently match your wish with the other person’s availability, effortlessly facilitating spontaneous and productive conversations at times that work best for both parties regardless of location.
As an example, perhaps you have sent a wish to speak with a peer sometime today for 15 minutes and your colleague has accepted. You both know your calendars are booked, so how is this wish going to be fulfilled without an arduous game of calendar Tetris by one or both of you? The truth is there is going to be quite a bit of hard work to make this conversation happen; it is just not going to be performed by the two of you. All the heavy lifting is going to be performed by Tweelin. Utilizing the inputs mentioned above Tweelin will for example be aware that your colleagues meeting has ended early and that this new “free time” corresponds to availability in your schedule and prompts you that now is an ideal time for your conversation to occur.
By prioritizing real-time interactions over endless email chains and text messages, Tweelin can help us break free from the shackles of overbooked calendars and reclaim our time.
A Brighter Future
As we continue to navigate the complexities of the modern workplace, tools like Tweelin offer a glimmer of hope. By embracing innovative solutions and prioritizing human connection, we can create a more efficient, productive, and fulfilling work environment.