Scheduling Mastery: How Calendly is Transforming Business Relationships
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The future of meetings is hybrid: asynchronous tools + human connection. Calendly’s research shows 54% of people are excited about AI in meetings. How are you balancing efficiency with meaningful interaction in your professional relationships? Share your thoughts with Jeff Hardison!
🔴 What You Will Learn:
The conversation takes a fascinating turn as we explore the future of meetings in a hybrid world. Jeff Hardison shares insights from Calendly’s research showing growing excitement about AI’s role in making meetings more effective, while also noting the pendulum swing between asynchronous communication and the irreplaceable value of human connection.
Scheduling software Calendly has evolved from a simple time-finding tool into a comprehensive platform for building meaningful business relationships with over 20 million users worldwide.
TAKEAWAYS
✅Calendly was founded by Tope Awotona, who wanted to solve the problem of coordinating meetings across different schedules and time zones
✅The platform has expanded beyond basic scheduling to offer team-based coordination, automated notifications, and integration with payment systems like Stripe
✅ Calendly positions itself as “neutral Switzerland” between different platforms, integrating with Microsoft, Google, Zoom, Teams, and various CRM systems
✅ 54% of people surveyed are excited about AI’s potential role in making meetings more effective
✅ The future of meetings will balance asynchronous communication tools with synchronous human connection
✅ Video communication skills are increasingly essential as remote work and freelancing continue to grow
✅ Microsoft-specific integrations include Outlook, Teams, Dynamics CRM, and Power Automate
Check out the Calendly for Microsoft webinar and integration page to learn more about connecting your Microsoft ecosystem with Calendly’s scheduling capabilities.
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I have been a Microsoft Business Applications MVP for over 13 years. I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential, through training, coaching and mentorship.
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Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM
The future of meetings is hybrid: asynchronous tools + human connection. Calendly’s research shows 54% of people are excited about AI in meetings. How are you balancing efficiency with meaningful interaction in your professional relationships? Share your thoughts with Jeff Hardison!
🔴 What You Will Learn:
The conversation takes a fascinating turn as we explore the future of meetings in a hybrid world. Jeff Hardison shares insights from Calendly’s research showing growing excitement about AI’s role in making meetings more effective, while also noting the pendulum swing between asynchronous communication and the irreplaceable value of human connection.
Scheduling software Calendly has evolved from a simple time-finding tool into a comprehensive platform for building meaningful business relationships with over 20 million users worldwide.
TAKEAWAYS
✅Calendly was founded by Tope Awotona, who wanted to solve the problem of coordinating meetings across different schedules and time zones
✅The platform has expanded beyond basic scheduling to offer team-based coordination, automated notifications, and integration with payment systems like Stripe
✅ Calendly positions itself as “neutral Switzerland” between different platforms, integrating with Microsoft, Google, Zoom, Teams, and various CRM systems
✅ 54% of people surveyed are excited about AI’s potential role in making meetings more effective
✅ The future of meetings will balance asynchronous communication tools with synchronous human connection
✅ Video communication skills are increasingly essential as remote work and freelancing continue to grow
✅ Microsoft-specific integrations include Outlook, Teams, Dynamics CRM, and Power Automate
Check out the Calendly for Microsoft webinar and integration page to learn more about connecting your Microsoft ecosystem with Calendly’s scheduling capabilities.
🔴 For full Show Notes https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/675
✅ Find Jeff Online:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-hardison/
X : https://x.com/jshardison
Other Resources: https://sharebird.com/profile/jeff-hardison
: https://jeffhardison.substack.com/
🔴Resources Mentioned:
👉90-Day Mentoring Challenge 2024 – https://www.90daymc.com/
🔴 Subscribe for all the latest Microsoft Power Platform News: https://www.youtube.com/nz365guy?sub_confirmation=1
🔴 Share this video with a Youtuber friend: https://youtu.be/vgm7Raqyq0s
✅ Recommended Playlist: Power 365 Show. Hear the latest from Senior Microsoft Staff – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkqyy0tYMOozNcXsEdVn4sqh
✅ All our Microsoft Business Applications Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkr6hhBH1cT4E3E8ceQt1S_z
✅ Let’s Connect:
Collaborate with me here – https://cloverbase.com
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/nz365guy
Website: http://www.nz365guy.com/subscribe
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/nz365guy
X – https://twitter.com/nz365guy
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Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/nz365guy
Pinterest – https://www.pinterest.nz/nz365guy
I’m Mark Smith – nz365guy – Helping people reach their full potential
I have been a Microsoft Business Applications MVP for over 13 years. I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential, through training, coaching and mentorship.
This year we’re adding a new show to our line up – The AI Advantage. We’ll discuss the skills you need to thrive in an AI-enabled world.
DynamicsMinds (https://www.dynamicsminds.com/register/?voucher=MIPVIP144bff) is a world-class event in Slovenia that brings together Microsoft product managers, industry leaders, and dedicated users to explore the latest in Microsoft Dynamics 365, the Power Platform, and Copilot.
Early bird tickets are on sale now and listeners of the Microsoft Innovation Podcast get 10% off with the code MIPVIP144bff https://www.dynamicsminds.com/register/?voucher=MIPVIP144bff
Accelerate your Microsoft career with the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge (https://www.90daymc.com/)
We’ve helped 1,300+ people across 70+ countries establish successful careers in the Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 ecosystem.
Benefit from expert guidance, a supportive community, and a clear career roadmap. A lot can change in 90 days, get started today!
Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nz365guy)
If you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nz365guy).
Thanks for listening 🚀 – Mark Smith
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