1. A method, comprising: defining at least one event type in a scheduling tool of a workstation; scheduling a time to initiate the at least one event type in the scheduling tool; associating at least one notification profile of a device with the defined at least one event type; and changing a setting of the device to the at least one notification profile in response to the scheduling time and the defined at least one event type implemented by a hardware device using a processor, wherein the changing is performed by sending an executable attachment from the workstation to the portable device which, when executed, changes the setting, and prior to changing the setting, notifying a user of the changing of the setting and providing an opportunity for the user to accept or deny the changing setting.