Explore strategies for optimizing calendar management and reclaiming productive time in this 46-minute conference talk from GOTO Chicago 2018. Learn how to address the problem of excessive meetings, understand common calendar types, and implement a new approach for an ideal schedule. Discover techniques for protecting creative maker time, establishing office hours, and fostering a more effective meeting culture. Gain insights into measuring productivity, quality, and predictability through work item types and visualization methods. Acquire practical tips for safeguarding your time, including the use of stickers and other visual cues. Benefit from Dominica DeGrandis' expertise as she shares her background and answers audience questions on transforming calendar management for improved work satisfaction and performance.