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As we develop Generative AI interfaces to support knowledge work, this lens of temporality can help ground design in real workplace needs. Building upon research in routine dynamics and cognitive science, and an exploratory analysis of real recurring meetings, we develop a framework and a tool for the synergistic exploration of temporal work and the capabilities of Generative AI. We then use these to design a series of interface concepts and prototypes to better support work that spans multiple scales of time. Through this approach, we demonstrate how the design of new Generative AI tools can be guided by our understanding of how work really happens across meetings and projects.<\/p>\r\n<p>KEYWORDS: videoconferencing, meetings, goal, recurring, temporal work, retrospection, prospection, intentionality, generative AI, support, tools<\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong>RELATED RESEARCH<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:post-content -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Formative studies<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/publication\/mental-models-of-meeting-goals-supporting-intentionality-in-meeting-technologies\/\">Mental Models of Meeting Goals: Supporting Intentionality in Meeting Technology<\/a><\/li>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Prototype studies<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<li>Before meetings: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/publication\/what-does-success-look-like-catalyzing-meeting-intentionality-with-ai-assisted-prospective-reflection\/\">What Does Success Look Like? 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