# Managing Team Member Assignments in Round Robin Calendars > Properly assigning team members in Round Robin Calendars ensures fair and efficient appointment distribution. This feature allows businesses to automate… - Source: https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/calendars-and-appointments/round-robin-calendars/managing-team-member-assignments-in-round-robin-calendars - Section: Calendars & Appointments / Round Robin Calendars - Reading time: 4 min - Images: 7, each explained below --- Properly assigning team members in Round Robin Calendars ensures fair and efficient appointment distribution. This feature allows businesses to automate scheduling while maintaining the flexibility to assign appointments based on specific preferences. --- **TABLE OF CONTENTS** - [Understanding Key Terms](#understanding-key-terms) - [Configuring Reschedule Preferences](#configuring-reschedule-preferences) - [Setting New Appointment Preferences](#setting-new-appointment-preferences) - [Additional Settings](#additional-settings) - [Best Practices](#best-practices) - [Frequently Asked Questions](#frequently-asked-questions)  - [Related Articles](#related-articles) --- --- ## **Understanding Key Terms** To effectively manage Round Robin Calendars, it’s essential to understand key terms that influence team member assignment. These definitions will help you configure the settings correctly and ensure seamless appointment distribution. - **Appointment Owner:** The user assigned to a specific appointment when booked. - **Assigned User:** The contact's designated user within the system, often used for managing ongoing interactions. --- ## **Configuring Reschedule Preferences** Reschedule preferences determine how appointments are reassigned when clients modify their bookings. These settings ensure flexibility while maintaining efficiency in appointment allocation. ### **Step 1: Accessing Advanced Settings** - Navigate to **Settings > Calendars** and select your **Round Robin Calendar**. ![Step 1 of 2: Navigate to Settings > Calendars and select your Round Robin Calendar](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155042366100/original/3SMpQ7qa4lD6BLaFi9L_J3Rs8Ms2OQT8-Q.gif) **Step 1 of 2: Navigate to Settings > Calendars and select your Round Robin Calendar** This animation accompanies step 1 of 2 in the "Step 1: Accessing Advanced Settings" section of "Managing Team Member Assignments in Round Robin Calendars". At this point in the walkthrough you navigate to Settings > Calendars and select your Round Robin Calendar. The navigation path used here is Settings > Calendars. The next step is to click on Meeting Details and select Team Members. - Path: Settings > Calendars - Where to go: Navigate to Settings > Calendars and select your Round Robin Calendar. - Controls: Settings > Calendars, Round Robin Calendar, Meeting Details, Team Members - Next: Click on Meeting Details and select Team Members. Full procedure: 1. Navigate to Settings > Calendars and select your Round Robin Calendar. <- this image 2. Click on Meeting Details and select Team Members. - Click on **Meeting Details** and select **Team Members**. ![Step 2 of 2: Click on Meeting Details and select Team Members](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155042366339/original/4yDNu0cbLY-LpL3SA30kzN7xs7eBgkDZ3Q.png) **Step 2 of 2: Click on Meeting Details and select Team Members** This screenshot accompanies step 2 of 2 in the "Step 1: Accessing Advanced Settings" section of "Managing Team Member Assignments in Round Robin Calendars". At this point in the walkthrough you click on Meeting Details and select Team Members. The navigation path used here is Settings > Calendars. - Path: Settings > Calendars - What to choose: Click on Meeting Details and select Team Members. - Controls: Meeting Details, Team Members, Settings > Calendars, Round Robin Calendar Full procedure: 1. Navigate to Settings > Calendars and select your Round Robin Calendar. 2. Click on Meeting Details and select Team Members. <- this image ### **Step2: Selecting Reschedule Options** - Locate **Advanced Settings** to configure reschedule preferences ![Step 1 of 3: Locate Advanced Settings to configure reschedule preferences](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155042366610/original/i7gb-VZvA9RcbHWUT7iYA78uRTJf_FbDFQ.png) **Step 1 of 3: Locate Advanced Settings to configure reschedule preferences** This screenshot accompanies step 1 of 3 in the "Step2: Selecting Reschedule Options" section of "Managing Team Member Assignments in Round Robin Calendars". At this point in the walkthrough you locate Advanced Settings to configure reschedule preferences. This part of the guide covers 1 field, listed below. The next step is to reassign Through Round Robin: If you choose to reassign through round-robin scheduling, the rescheduled appointment will be assigned to any team member based on the round-robin algorithm. - What this covers: Locate Advanced Settings to configure reschedule preferences - Fields: Locate Advanced Settings to configure reschedule preferences - Controls: Advanced Settings - Next: Reassign Through Round Robin: If you choose to reassign through round-robin scheduling, the rescheduled appointment will be assigned to any team member based on the round-robin algorithm. Full procedure: 1. Locate Advanced Settings to configure reschedule preferences <- this image 2. Reassign Through Round Robin: If you choose to reassign through round-robin scheduling, the rescheduled appointment will be assigned to any team member based on the round-robin algorithm. 3. Keep Same Appointment Owner: If you configure the setting to keep the same appointment owner, then when a contact reschedules an appointment using the reschedule link, only the original appointment owner's slots will be shown on the booking widget. - **Reassign Through Round Robin:** If you choose to reassign through round-robin scheduling, the rescheduled appointment will be assigned to any team member based on the round-robin algorithm. - **Keep Same Appointment Owner:** If you configure the setting to keep the same appointment owner, then when a contact reschedules an appointment using the reschedule link, only the original appointment owner's slots will be shown on the booking widget. **For example:** If User A was the original appointment owner and the contact reschedules the appointment, only User A's available slots will be displayed for rescheduling. **Please Note:** You can turn off 'Allow Staff Selection' to prevent bookers from changing the staff member on the booking widget. For more refer to [How to configure Staff Member selection in Round Robin Calendars?](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/calendars-and-appointments/round-robin-calendars/round-robin-calendar-staff-selection) --- ## **Setting New Appointment Preferences** New appointment preferences allow businesses to automate staff assignments based on predefined conditions, ensuring that clients book with the appropriate team member when necessary. ### **Step 1: Enabling "Always Book with Assigned User"** - This feature lets you choose whether new appointments should always be booked with the contact's assigned user. If a contact has an assigned user, that user will be given preference; otherwise, it will be a round-robin assignment. ![Step 1 of 1: This feature lets you choose whether new appointments should always be…](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155042369995/original/iZGxloCNkMhUwJkv9iYa-uRrYyDN8gBKfg.gif) **Step 1 of 1: This feature lets you choose whether new appointments should always be…** This animation accompanies step 1 of 1 in the "Step 1: Enabling "Always Book with Assigned User"" section of "Managing Team Member Assignments in Round Robin Calendars". At this point in the walkthrough you this feature lets you choose whether new appointments should always be booked with the contact's assigned user. If a contact has an assigned user, that user will be given preference; otherwise, it will be a round-robin assignment. Tip: Turn off 'Allow Staff Selection' to prevent bookers from changing the staff member on the booking widget. - What to choose: This feature lets you choose whether new appointments should always be booked with the contact's assigned user. If a contact has an assigned user, that user will be given preference; otherwise, it will be a round-robin assignment. Tip: Turn off 'Allow Staff Selection' to prevent bookers from changing the staff member on the booking widget. - Controls: Tip **Tip**: Turn off 'Allow Staff Selection' to prevent bookers from changing the staff member on the booking widget. #### **Prerequisites:** - The lead or customer must already have an assigned user in the system. - The **F****orm** must be first in the booking widget order. You can reorder the widget from the **Forms & Payments** tab in order to use this feature. ![Step 2 of 2: The F orm must be first in the booking widget order. You can reorder…](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155042369584/original/V3BjcEKK8wTx6pFMirs-IQkV-4yFj2ld7w.png) **Step 2 of 2: The F orm must be first in the booking widget order. You can reorder…** This screenshot accompanies step 2 of 2 in the "Prerequisites:" section of "Managing Team Member Assignments in Round Robin Calendars". At this point in the walkthrough you the F orm must be first in the booking widget order. You can reorder the widget from the Forms & Payments tab in order to use this feature. - What this covers: The F orm must be first in the booking widget order. You can reorder the widget from the Forms & Payments tab in order to use this feature. - Controls: F, orm, Forms & Payments Full procedure: 1. The lead or customer must already have an assigned user in the system. 2. The F orm must be first in the booking widget order. You can reorder the widget from the Forms & Payments tab in order to use this feature. <- this image ### **Step 2: Configuration Steps** - Go to **Meeting Details > Team Members > Advanced Settings** and toggle **Always Book with Assigned User** to enable this feature. ![Step 1 of 1: Go to Meeting Details > Team Members > Advanced Settings and toggle…](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155042370312/original/AuuwGLM0GxC-YFZLIHj7rciymRCDL5LLcg.gif) **Step 1 of 1: Go to Meeting Details > Team Members > Advanced Settings and toggle…** This animation accompanies step 1 of 1 in the "Step 2: Configuration Steps" section of "Managing Team Member Assignments in Round Robin Calendars". At this point in the walkthrough you go to Meeting Details > Team Members > Advanced Settings and toggle Always Book with Assigned User to enable this feature. The navigation path used here is Meeting Details > Team Members > Advanced Settings. - Path: Meeting Details > Team Members > Advanced Settings - Where to go: Go to Meeting Details > Team Members > Advanced Settings and toggle Always Book with Assigned User to enable this feature. - Controls: Always Book with Assigned User #### **How** **New Appointment Preferences** **Works** When the form is first, the contact fills out their information. Based on the contact's email or phone number, the system checks who the contact's assigned user is. There are three possible scenarios: - **No Assigned User**: If the contact has no assigned user, the appointment is assigned through round-robin scheduling. - **Assigned User not part of the Calendar**: If the contact has an assigned user (e.g., User A) who is not part of the calendar, the appointment is assigned through round-robin scheduling among the calendar team members. - **Assigned User part of the Calendar**: If the contact has an assigned user (e.g., User A) who is part of the calendar, User A's slots are shown in the booking widget, and the appointment is booked with User A. **Please Note:** If this setting is turned off, every new appointment will be scheduled through round-robin scheduling. --- ## **Additional Settings** To further refine the appointment booking experience, you can enable specific settings that impact how contacts are assigned to team members within the Round Robin Calendar. These settings can be found under **Notifications and Additional Options Tab** ![Additional Settings (image 7 of 7)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155042368798/original/LwPz6aAPrBUuXQxheGHIvsNOiQF2Qg6KFw.png) **Additional Settings (image 7 of 7)** This screenshot appears in the "Additional Settings" section of "Managing Team Member Assignments in Round Robin Calendars". The text alongside this image reads: To further refine the appointment booking experience, you can enable specific settings that impact how contacts are assigned to team members within the Round Robin Calendar. These settings can be found under Notifications and Additional Options Tab. Immediately after, the guide continues: This setting ensures that when an appointment is booked, the contact is automatically assigned to the team member they scheduled with. It helps streamline client management by keeping appointments and communications consistent with a…. - What this covers: To further refine the appointment booking experience, you can enable specific settings that impact how contacts are assigned to team members within the Round Robin Calendar. These settings can be found under Notifications and Additional Options Tab - Controls: Notifications and Additional Options Tab - Next: This setting ensures that when an appointment is booked, the contact is automatically assigned to the team member they scheduled with. It helps streamline client management by keeping appointments and communications consistent with a single team member. #### **Setting 1: Assign Contacts to Their Respective Calendar Team Members** - This setting ensures that when an appointment is booked, the contact is automatically assigned to the team member they scheduled with. - It helps streamline client management by keeping appointments and communications consistent with a single team member. #### **Setting 2: Automatically Assign a Contact’s Future Appointments to the Same Team Member** - Enabling this setting ensures that once a contact books an appointment with a specific team member, all future appointments for that contact will automatically be assigned to the same team member. - This helps maintain continuity and improves customer relationships by allowing clients to work with the same staff member over time. --- ## **Best Practices** Following best practices ensures that your Round Robin Calendar remains effective and efficient. Implement these recommendations to avoid scheduling conflicts and improve operational flow. - Ensure team availability is up to date for accurate appointment distribution. - Regularly check **Advanced Settings** to align with business needs. - Maintain consistent settings across all calendars to prevent conflicts. --- ## **Frequently Asked Questions**  **Q: What happens if a customer does not have an assigned user?** The Round Robin logic will automatically assign an available team member. **Q: Can I manually assign an appointment to a specific team member?** Yes, appointments can be manually reassigned within the calendar settings. **Q: How does rescheduling work with this feature?** Depending on the selected settings, the appointment can either remain with the original owner or be reassigned through Round Robin logic. **Q:** **Why can’t I see all my team members in the dropdown when booking an appointment from the Contact record?** When booking an appointment from the contact detail screen (CRM > Contacts > Contact > Appointments tab), the “Team Member” dropdown will only show users **who are assigned to the calendar** associated with that appointment. To ensure multiple team members appear in the dropdown, go to **Calendars > Select the Calendar > Team Members tab**, and **add all relevant users** to that calendar. Only users added here will appear in the dropdown list during manual booking. --- ## **Related Articles** - [Round Robin Calendar Staff Selection](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/calendars-and-appointments/round-robin-calendars/round-robin-calendar-staff-selection) - [Round Robin Calendars Appointment Distribution Logic](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/calendars-and-appointments/round-robin-calendars/appointment-distribution-logic-for-round-robin-calendars) --- Documentation for GHL Customer Care. Support: support@ghlcustomercare.com