Meeting tools

Meeting Agenda Time Boxer

Tell it how long the meeting is and what you need to cover. Fixed items keep their minutes, the rest share the remaining time by priority, and every item gets a start and end time.

Agenda itemOwnerTypeFixed min
    TimeItemOwnerMinutes

    Runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to any server.

    Why time-box an agenda

    Meetings end on time

    Every item gets a budget, so the last topic is not squeezed.

    Priorities get airtime

    High-priority items automatically get a bigger share.

    Visible pacing

    Clock times and a live timer make overruns obvious immediately.

    How to time-box a meeting

    1. Set the frameEnter the meeting length, start time, wrap-up buffer and rounding step.
    2. List the itemsGive fixed items exact minutes and mark the rest high, normal or low priority.
    3. Run itCopy the agenda into the invite, then start the live timer when the meeting begins.

    How the time boxes are calculated

    Fixed items keep exactly the minutes you give them. The buffer is reserved for wrap-up at the end. Whatever remains is shared between the flexible items by weight: high priority counts three, normal two and low one. Each flexible item gets at least one rounding step, and a largest-remainder method makes the rounded minutes add up exactly, with any odd minutes added to the wrap-up.

    If fixed items and buffer already exceed the meeting length, you will see a warning instead of a broken schedule, so you can trim before you send the invite.

    Fixed

    Exact minutes, for things like a demo or a guest slot.

    Weighted

    High 3, normal 2, low 1 shares of the remaining time.

    Buffer

    Protected minutes for decisions, owners and next steps.

    Agenda time boxing FAQ

    What is time boxing in meetings?

    It means giving each agenda item a fixed amount of time and moving on when it runs out, parking anything unfinished for later.

    Why keep a wrap-up buffer?

    Meetings often end without confirming decisions and owners. A few protected minutes at the end make sure that happens.

    Why round to 5 minutes?

    Round numbers are easier to follow. Choose 1 minute for short meetings where every minute counts.

    Does the live timer keep running in the background?

    It uses the clock, so it stays accurate even if the tab is in the background. Keep the page open during the meeting.

    Is my agenda saved?

    Yes, in this browser only, so it is there next time you open the page.

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