Events are the core of Cadence. They let you coordinate schedules with your team to find the perfect time for everyone. This guide covers everything you need to know about creating events.
Event Basics
An event in Cadence consists of:
- Name: A clear, descriptive name for your event
- Description: Optional details about what the event is for
- Date Range: The earliest and latest dates when the event could occur
- Time Window: The hours of the day when the event can happen
- Timezone: The timezone for the event (important for teams across regions)
Creating an Event
From the Dashboard
- Navigate to your team's dashboard
- Click the "Create Event" button (usually in the top right)
- Fill in the event details
- Click "Create" to save
From the Events Page
- Go to your team's Events page
- Click "New Event" or the "+" button
- Complete the event form
- Save your event
Event Settings
When creating an event, you can configure:
- Visibility: Make the event visible to all team members or only invited participants
- Time Granularity: Choose 15-minute, 30-minute, or 1-hour time slots
- Deadline: Set a deadline for when people need to respond by
- Reminders: Enable automatic reminders before the event
Best Practices
- Be specific: Use clear event names that everyone will understand
- Set realistic ranges: Don't make the date range too wide - it makes scheduling harder
- Consider timezones: If your team spans multiple timezones, make sure everyone understands which timezone the event is in
- Share early: Give people enough time to respond - at least a few days for important events
- Follow up: Remind people to mark their availability if they haven't responded
Editing Events
You can edit an event at any time before it's finalized. Changes will notify all participants. Once an event time is confirmed, you can still make minor adjustments, but major changes should be communicated clearly to participants.