How to Hold a Successful Board Meeting Online
The flu pandemic has thrown increasing numbers of businesses into an unsteady state and led to more board meetings being held online than ever before. Remote work is likely to be a constant shift in the way that board members will function. It is therefore essential to ensure that your meetings are productive and enjoyable. This article will provide simple practices that you can adopt to enhance your meetings via virtual.
Set clear goals for every item on the agenda. This will ensure that you don’t end up the unnecessary repetition of discussions and ensure that everyone in the meeting feel that their input is appreciated. It’s also important to clearly determine if a topic is intended to gather information, generate discussions, or come to a decision to ensure that your group doesn’t continue discussing the same subject when it’s already addressed.
Make sure that board members to test their Wi -Fi and audio/video equipment prior to the meeting to ensure it can begin without a hitch. It’s also an excellent idea to ask attendees to keep their voices down when they’re not speaking to reduce background noise and avoid distractions.
Make it easy for your board members to access meeting minutes following each meeting by posting them on your website and sending a link through email. This will keep everyone on track and increase accountability between meetings. A dedicated board management program such as Boardable can also help you organize and keep all the board documents all in one place.
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