My Calendar
My Calendar gives you a unified view of your schedule - meetings from steering groups and action deadlines from plans.
Accessing My Calendar
Click “My Calendar” in the sidebar to open your calendar view.
What’s Shown
The calendar displays:
- Meetings from steering groups you’re part of
- Action due dates from your assigned actions
- Key dates and deadlines from plans
Calendar Views
Overview of the entire month:
- See all events at a glance
- Click a date to see details
- Navigate between months with arrows
- Color coding distinguishes event types
Detailed view of one week:
- Hourly breakdown for meetings
- Better for scheduling
- See conflicts and availability
Focus on a single day:
- All events for that day
- Detailed timing information
- Good for daily planning
List of upcoming events:
- Chronological list format
- Easy to scan
- Shows next N days/weeks
Event Types
Events are color-coded by type:
| Type | Color | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Meetings | Blue | Steering group meetings |
| Action Deadlines | Orange | Actions due that day |
| Plan Milestones | Green | Important plan dates |
Interacting with Events
Meetings
Click a meeting to:
- View meeting details
- See the agenda
- Access the steering group
- Mark your attendance
Action Deadlines
Click an action deadline to:
- View action details
- Update the status
- Change the due date
- Add a comment
Filtering
Focus your calendar with filters:
- Show/hide meetings - Toggle meeting visibility
- Show/hide deadlines - Toggle action deadlines
- By steering group - Show only specific groups
- By plan - Show only specific plan deadlines
Understanding Your Schedule
Busy Days
When multiple events fall on the same day:
- Day shows a dot or number indicator
- Click to expand and see all events
- Plan your time accordingly
Upcoming Week
The sidebar or agenda view highlights:
- Events in the next 7 days
- Overdue action reminders
- Today’s events
Navigating Time
- Today button - Jump back to current date
- Arrows - Move forward/backward by period
- Date picker - Jump to a specific date
- Scroll - Week/month views may be scrollable
Integration with Other Features
My Follow-ups
- Actions visible here also appear in My Follow-ups
- Deadline updates sync between views
- Use calendar for date overview, follow-ups for task management
Steering Groups
- Meetings link to their steering group
- Click through to see full meeting details
- Access agenda and notes from calendar
Best Practices
Weekly Review
- Open My Calendar at the start of each week
- Note upcoming meetings and prepare
- Check action deadlines and prioritize
- Identify potential conflicts
Before Meetings
- Check the agenda (click the meeting)
- Review any actions you’ll be reporting on
- Prepare updates or materials
Managing Deadlines
- Use the calendar to spot deadline clusters
- Spread out work when possible
- Set earlier personal deadlines for important items
Next Steps
- My Follow-ups - Manage your action items
- Managing Meetings - Prepare for meetings
- Getting Started - Review the basics