What is Clockwise?
Clockwise is a calendar optimization tool that works at the team level. It automatically moves flexible meetings to create contiguous Focus Time blocks for everyone, using AI to find optimal times that work across team schedules. The tool introduces concepts like Flexible Meetings (that can be moved) and Focus Time (that's protected). When conflicts arise, Clockwise can automatically reschedule flexible meetings. Analytics show how much Focus Time each team member is getting. For engineering teams struggling with meeting fragmentation, Clockwise addresses the problem systematically. Instead of individuals fighting for focus time, the team collectively optimizes for productive work time.
Pros
- Team-level optimization
- Automatic meeting rescheduling
- Focus Time analytics
- Works with Google Calendar
- Free for small teams
- Slack integration
Cons
- Team adoption required
- Google Calendar only
- Can be aggressive with moves