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Time Management for Knowledge Workers - Matt Martin (CEO, Clockwise)

Mar 5, 2024

Learn time management tips and calendar optimization from Clockwise CEO Matt Martin. Dive into research behind time and behavioral management, balancing single player and multi-player use cases, and importance of breaks in back-to-back meetings. Explore attention residue and personalization of time management.

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Quick takeaways

Intentionally planning key priorities for work and personal commitments boosts time management effectiveness.

Clockwise optimizes schedules by leveraging calendar data to suggest optimized schedules for efficient meeting management.

Balancing technical complexities in schedule optimization with user experience is crucial for Clockwise's success in enhancing time efficiency.

Deep dives

Intentional Time Management Leads to Increased Productivity

Intentionally planning out the week by identifying key priorities with a focus on both work and personal commitments can significantly improve time management. Being brutally honest with oneself about commitments and blocking out time for focused work can enhance productivity. Assessing scheduling preferences and dedicating heads-down time can lead to a more effective utilization of work hours.

Introduction

2min

Optimizing Schedules with Clockwise Software

20min

Mastering Time Management and Minimizing Attention Residue

7min

Optimizing Time Management for Knowledge Workers

9min

Insights on Productivity and Time Allocation for Software Engineers

3min

Insights on Time Management and Productivity in Companies

2min

Exploring the Future of AI Scheduling and Data Privacy in Product Development

4min

All of us as knowledge workers are interested in improving our time management. This episode is packed with tips from a founder who breathes this with the product everyday.

Matt Martin is the Co-Founder & CEO of Clockwise and previously an Eng Manager at Salesforce through the RelateIQ acquisition. In this episode, we discuss time management tips and calendar optimization. We dive into research behind different aspects of time and behavioral management. And of course, get Matt’s insights from 7+ years of building a rapidly growing SaaS app.

Where to Find Matt:

· Twitter: https://twitter.com/voxmatt

· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/voxmatt/

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· Podcast: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube.

In this episode, we cover:

(01:36) – Overview of Clockwise

(02:50) – Why is Software Useful for Calendar Management

(05:21) – Technical & Behavioral Aspects to Tackle Around Calendars