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Schedule a Meeting

Complete guide to scheduling, managing, and coordinating meetings with individuals and groups in EasyDo 365

Schedule a Meeting

Effective meeting scheduling is crucial for team collaboration and coordination. EasyDo 365's meeting scheduler allows you to create both virtual and in-person meetings, invite participants, set agendas, share meeting materials, and track attendance—all from your mobile device. The integrated meeting system ensures everyone is informed, prepared, and accountable for meeting participation.

The meeting module supports flexible scheduling with options for one-time meetings, recurring sessions, virtual conferences, and in-person gatherings. Participants receive instant notifications, can update their attendance status, mark meetings as attended, and access meeting records for reference. Whether you're scheduling a quick team sync, client presentation, or recurring project review, the system streamlines the entire meeting lifecycle.

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Prerequisites

  • Active EasyDo 365 account
  • Contacts to invite to meetings
  • Meeting details (date, time, purpose)
  • For in-person meetings: venue information
  • For virtual meetings: meeting link (if external platform)

Scheduling a Meeting (Primary Method)

Open EasyDo Tasks App

Launch the app on your phone.

Tap the Plus Icon

Tap the plus icon (+) in the top right corner.

The options menu will appear.

Select Meet Option

From the menu, tap on the Meet option.

The meeting creation form opens.

Select Participants

Choose who should attend the meeting:

Single Participant:

  • Select desired contact from your contact list
  • Scroll or use search to find them

Multiple Participants:

  • Select multiple contacts
  • Create group meeting
  • Useful for team meetings

Note: You can add participants one by one or select a pre-existing group.

Select Company

Choose the relevant company context for this meeting.

This associates the meeting with:

  • Proper organizational context
  • Company calendar
  • Business reporting
  • Project tracking

Enter Meeting Name

Type a clear, descriptive meeting name in the Meeting Name field.

Good Meeting Names:

  • "Weekly Team Sync - Marketing"
  • "Q4 Budget Review"
  • "Client Presentation - ABC Corp"
  • "Project Kickoff - New Website"
  • "Sprint Planning Meeting"

Best Practices:

  • Include meeting purpose
  • Add project/client name if relevant
  • Keep descriptive but concise
  • Use consistent naming for recurring meetings

Set Date and Time

Select when the meeting will occur:

Date: Choose meeting date from date picker Time: Set meeting start time (and duration if available)

Considerations:

  • Check participant availability
  • Consider time zones for distributed teams
  • Allow time between back-to-back meetings
  • Schedule during work hours when possible
  • Avoid conflict with company events/holidays

Choose Meeting Mode: Virtual or In-Person

Use the Virtual Meeting toggle to select meeting type:

Virtual Meeting (Toggle ON):

  • Online meeting via video conference
  • Participants join remotely
  • No physical location needed
  • Can include meeting link

In-Person Meeting (Toggle OFF):

  • Physical meeting at venue
  • Requires location selection
  • Participants travel to location

Configuring In-Person Meetings

Switch to In-Person Mode

If scheduling an in-person meeting, turn OFF the virtual meeting toggle.

The venue selection option appears.

Select Venue

Tap on the Venue field.

A map view appears with location selection tools.

Choose Meeting Location

Method 1: Search

  1. Use the search bar
  2. Type venue name or address
  3. Select from results
  4. Location is marked on map

Method 2: Map Pointer

  1. Navigate the map to desired location
  2. Tap to place pin at meeting venue
  3. Address is auto-populated

Common Venues:

  • Company office/branch
  • Conference room
  • Client office
  • Restaurant or café
  • Event venue
  • Site location

Confirm Venue

After selecting the location, confirm the venue selection.

Participants will see the meeting location in their invitation.

Adding Meeting Details

Send Basic Meeting (Optional Quick Path)

If you only need a simple meeting with name, time, participants, and location, tap Send now.

Meeting is created and invitations sent.

OR continue to add additional details for more organized meetings.

Add Instructions

Tap on + Instructions to add meeting details.

Type instructions such as:

  • Meeting objectives
  • Preparation required
  • What to bring
  • Dial-in details (for virtual)
  • Parking information (for in-person)
  • Special requirements

Example:

Please review the attached sales report before the meeting.
Bring your Q4 forecasts for discussion.
Meeting link will be sent 10 minutes before start time.

Add Agenda

Tap on + Agenda to create meeting agenda.

List topics to discuss:

  • Discussion points
  • Decision items
  • Review items
  • Presentation topics
  • Time allocations

Example Agenda:

1. Welcome and introductions (5 min)
2. Q3 Performance Review (15 min)
3. Q4 Targets Discussion (20 min)
4. Budget Allocation (15 min)
5. Next Steps and Action Items (5 min)

Benefits:

  • Keeps meeting focused
  • Ensures all topics covered
  • Helps with time management
  • Attendees can prepare
  • More productive meetings

Set Recurrence (For Regular Meetings)

Tap on Repeat to configure recurring meetings.

Choose pattern:

  • Daily: Every day or every X days
  • Weekly: Same day each week
  • Monthly: Same date each month
  • Yearly: Annual meetings

Use Cases:

  • Daily standup meetings
  • Weekly team syncs
  • Bi-weekly project reviews
  • Monthly board meetings
  • Quarterly business reviews

Settings:

  • Recurrence frequency
  • End date or number of occurrences
  • Specific days (for weekly)
  • Exception dates (skip holidays)

Add Attachments

Tap the attachment option to add files.

Include:

  • Meeting agenda document
  • Presentation slides
  • Reports to review
  • Reference materials
  • Previous meeting minutes
  • Supporting documents

Benefits:

  • Participants can prepare
  • Reduces meeting time
  • Ensures alignment
  • Creates meeting record

Send Meeting Invitation

After adding all details, tap the Send button in the top right corner.

Your meeting is now scheduled and notifications are sent to all participants.

Alternative Methods

Method 2: Through Chat

Open Chat with Participant

Navigate to existing chat with the person (or group).

Tap Plus Icon

Click the plus icon in chat interface.

Options menu appears.

Select Schedule Meet

From options, tap Schedule Meet.

Fill meeting details as described above.

Advantage: Meeting is linked to your conversation.

Method 3: Swipe to Create Meeting

Open Chat

Go to chat with contact.

Swipe Message

Left swipe on a message.

Pop-up menu appears.

Select Create Meet

Tap Create Meet from options.

Advantage: Creates meeting with context from the swiped message.

Participant Experience

Meeting Notification

Recipients receive:

  • Instant notification
  • Meeting details
  • Date, time, location/link
  • Agenda and attachments
  • Invitation in chat

RSVP Actions

Participants can:

Update Status:

  1. Open meeting notification
  2. Tap Update button
  3. Change status to:
    • Attending: Confirms attendance
    • Not Attending: Declines meeting

After the Meeting:

  • Mark as Attended when meeting concludes
  • Updates meeting record
  • Tracks actual attendance

View Meeting Records

Participants can:

  • Navigate to Meet tab
  • View all scheduled meetings
  • Access upcoming meetings
  • Review past meetings
  • See meeting details, attachments, notes

Meeting Management

Meeting Dashboard

Organizers can:

  • View all scheduled meetings
  • See RSVP status
  • Track attendance
  • Send reminders
  • Update meeting details
  • Cancel or reschedule

During the Meeting

For Virtual Meetings:

  • Share meeting link
  • Record meeting (if enabled)
  • Take notes
  • Share screen
  • Track participants

For In-Person Meetings:

  • Take attendance
  • Record minutes
  • Capture action items
  • Share notes afterward

Post-Meeting

Follow-Up Actions:

  • Distribute meeting minutes
  • Assign action items as tasks
  • Schedule follow-up if needed
  • Archive meeting record
  • Update project status

Best Practices

Effective Scheduling

  1. Advance Notice: Schedule meetings with adequate notice
  2. Time Respect: Start and end on time
  3. Right Duration: Match meeting length to agenda
  4. Attendee Selection: Invite only necessary participants
  5. Avoid Over-Scheduling: Limit meetings to allow focused work

Meeting Preparation

  1. Clear Purpose: Define meeting objective
  2. Detailed Agenda: Share agenda in advance
  3. Pre-Reading: Send materials beforehand
  4. Venue Check: Ensure location/tech works
  5. Timing: Consider participant time zones

Productive Meetings

  1. Stick to Agenda: Keep discussions focused
  2. Time Boxing: Allocate time for each item
  3. Action Items: Document decisions and tasks
  4. Participation: Encourage all voices
  5. Follow-Up: Send summary and action items

Common Meeting Types

Team Meetings:

  • Regular team syncs
  • Project updates
  • Problem-solving sessions
  • Team building

Client Meetings:

  • Sales presentations
  • Project reviews
  • Requirement gathering
  • Feedback sessions

Management Meetings:

  • Strategic planning
  • Budget reviews
  • Performance reviews
  • Board meetings

Operational Meetings:

  • Daily standups
  • Sprint planning
  • Retrospectives
  • Training sessions

Key Features

  • Flexible Scheduling: One-time and recurring meetings
  • Virtual & In-Person: Support for both meeting types
  • Participant Management: Easy invitation and tracking
  • RSVP Tracking: See who's attending
  • Agenda Support: Structured meeting planning
  • Attachments: Share materials in advance
  • Recurring Patterns: Automate regular meetings
  • Chat Integration: Meetings linked to conversations
  • Location Selection: Interactive map for venues
  • Meeting History: Access past meetings
  • Notification System: Instant participant alerts

Troubleshooting

Meeting Not Sent

  • Verify participant selection
  • Check internet connection
  • Ensure date/time is set
  • Try without attachments first
  • Contact support if needed

Participants Not Notified

  • Confirm contact details are correct
  • Check they have app installed
  • Ask them to refresh app
  • Verify notification settings
  • Resend meeting

Cannot Set Location

  • Enable location services
  • Update app to latest version
  • Try manual address entry
  • Check map permissions
  • Use search instead of pin drop

Tips & Tricks

  • Meeting Templates: Save common meeting formats
  • Buffer Time: Schedule 50-minute meetings instead of 1 hour
  • Recurring Meetings: Set up at start of quarter
  • Agenda Templates: Maintain agenda templates for regular meetings
  • Time Zones: Note time zones for distributed teams
  • Backup Plan: Have backup virtual option for in-person meetings
  • Early Reminders: Send reminder day before
  • Clear Naming: Use consistent naming for easy searching
  • Action Tracking: Create tasks from meeting action items
  • Meeting-Free Days: Consider designating no-meeting days

Need Help?

Effective meeting management improves collaboration. If you need assistance:

  • Meeting Best Practices: Learn effective meeting techniques
  • Technical Support: Resolve meeting creation issues
  • Integration: Connect meetings with calendars
  • Training: Master meeting features
  • Optimization: Improve meeting productivity

Schedule smarter, meet better, and accomplish more with EasyDo 365's comprehensive meeting management system!