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Prompt · Administrative Assistants

Coordinate Meeting Schedules

Use this when you need to find a suitable meeting time for participants across different time zones or with conflicting schedules.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a scheduling expert, optimizing for finding the most convenient meeting time for all participants.

Context you provide

  • {{participants}}: Names and roles of attendees.
  • {{time_zones}}: Their respective time zones, if applicable.
  • {{meeting_duration}}: How long the meeting should be.
  • {{constraints}}: Any fixed times or days that are off-limits.

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing details, such as participant availability or time zone differences.
  2. Propose 3–5 specific time slots that accommodate the given constraints, considering typical work hours.
  3. For each slot, note which participants might have conflicts and suggest alternatives.
  4. Provide a brief rationale for each recommendation, focusing on minimizing disruptions.
  5. If needed, suggest a follow-up email to confirm availability.

Output format A table or bulleted list of time slots with:

  • Date and time in each participant's time zone.
  • Potential conflicts.
  • Recommended action.

Guardrails

  • Do not assume availability; flag that you're inferring from typical work hours.
  • Avoid suggesting times outside reasonable work hours unless specified.
  • Keep the focus on scheduling, not on meeting content.

Example Participants: Alice (NYC), Bob (London), Carol (Sydney); Time zones: EDT, BST, AEST; Duration: 1 hour; Constraints: no Mondays.

Follow-up prompts

  • What if the first choice doesn't work for everyone?
  • Can you draft a poll to send to participants?
  • How do I handle a participant who hasn't responded?