Want to take the pain out of ordering catering and other extra services for meetings from both internal and external service providers? A resource booking solution helps you manage everything: people, meeting rooms, desks, equipment, and services of all kinds. Resource booking software empowers you to plan and execute meetings and events seamlessly, all within one easy-to-use system. Furthermore, Resource Central integrates with Microsoft Outlook^® and Exchange, so you don’t have to leave the familiarity of the Outlook interface. Whether you need a resource booking tool for event planners and others who are experts in managing meetings and resources, or you need a tool that casual users will quickly adapt to, Resource Central can be as detailed and robust or as simple and streamlined as you need

Resource booking software is more versatile than you might imagine. Software that is used to schedule meetings, reserve meeting rooms, and invite attendees can also be used to book cars, parking spaces, shuttle services, guided tours, and other resources. The interface of a resource booking system gives you an at-a-glance overview of available resources at your office and other company locations. Using a simple search tool, you can enter keywords and filter results to find what you’re looking for.   Add-On Products’ resource booking software Resource Central for Microsoft Outlook^®, Outlook 365, and Exchange allows companies to organize their resources by location, including country, city, and specific office. There can be different types of resources in each location.  The organization of resources can be modified to fit

We’ve all been in meetings that veer off topic or in which participants are unprepared. In order to prevent this from occurring and avoid wasting people’s time, it’s important to start your meetings with a clear agenda. A well-written meeting agenda helps participants come better prepared and stay on task. A meeting agenda is also helpful in allocating time, getting everyone on the same page, and identifying when a discussion of a particular topic is complete. When problems occur during a meeting, a meeting agenda can bring the conversation back on course and help your team address issues. A meeting agenda outlines all of the topics that your meeting will cover and allots time to each topic. The following are some helpful tips for designing an effective meeting

If you use Microsoft Outlook^® to book meeting rooms, you’ve undoubtedly encountered the frustrating experience of double bookings. Not only can double bookings leave you without a meeting room when you need it, you could also end up with equipment, catering, and other extra services that you will no longer be able to use. Additionally, double bookings create a poor impression among clients or business partners who have come to meet with you at your facility. Productivity is lost as you shuffle to find an available meeting room at the last minute due to a double booking. Imagine settling into a meeting room because you’re about to initiate a huddle with your team and then someone else steps in, asking if you had also booked the meeting

In business meetings, you’re bound to come across a multitude of personality types. Before having a meeting, it’s important to consider who will be present and the strengths and weaknesses of each attendee’s personality. Treating all meeting participants in the exact same way can be counterproductive because each person is motivated by different things. It’s important not to make assumptions about team members and how they will respond to activities and presentations. The following are some of the “unique” personalities you’re likely to encounter and how to embrace each of them.   The Leader  The leader is the person who sets the tone and agenda of a meeting and makes sure that everyone contributes to the meeting. The leader is a