The Calendar Wheel in Hippoly – Inspired by Ancient Wisdom

Thousands of years ago, people already understood the value of viewing time as a circle. The Aztecs and Mayans used advanced calendar systems where days, years, and even eras moved in cycles. The Chinese calendar is based on a 60-year wheel of animals and elements. And here in the Nordic farming society of old, the year was also seen as a wheel,  with sowing, harvest, and rest in eternal repetition.

Time moves in circles, not in straight lines.

It’s an ancient truth that finds new life in Hippoly.

PLAN WITH A CIRCULAR CALENDAR

In Hippoly  you’ll find the visual calendar wheel under Planning in the main menu (available on the Pro-plan). This is a circular, year-at-a-glance view where all meetings, tasks, and events are brought together in one overview, structured across the twelve months and presented in an intuitive wheel format.

With the calendar wheel, you can:

  • See the entire board year at a glance

  • Manage events and activities that span longer periods of time

  • Add tasks, meetings, and events directly into the wheel

All to give your board the overview and foresight needed to make the right decisions at the right time.

WHY A CALENDAR WHEEL IS PERFECT FOR BOARDS

Board work is inherently cyclical. Many important tasks return each year,  the annual general meeting, budget planning, reporting, strategy days, and evaluations. Yet it’s easy to get caught up in the daily work and lose sight of the long-term pattern.

A calendar wheel makes it clear:

  • What happens when — and how different activities connect.

  • Who is responsible for what — resulting in better accountability.

  • How much is planned for a given period — so you avoid overloading certain months.

The circular format creates a natural sense of rhythm and recurring tasks. The visual design helps the brain spot patterns, not just dates in a list.

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU USE IT

Several of our users have already tested the new calendar wheel in a preview version, and they’re clear about the benefits:

  • Reduced stress: Everyone knows what needs to be done.

  • Better foresight: The AGM or budget deadline doesn’t sneak up on you.

  • More efficient meetings: With a shared overview, there’s no need to spend time “getting aligned.”

  • Easier collaboration: Everyone sees the same plan, whether they’re new to the board or seasoned members.

In short: The calendar wheel helps your board think long-term, act on time, and work smarter together.

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