Online Board Meetings Benefits
As a nonprofit there is a chance that you have a small number of board member slots. Many of those slots are difficult to fill due to the time commitment associated with traveling and attending in-person meetings. Virtual board meetings eliminate the need for travel and calendar sync and make them more accessible to busy board members.
It’s also easier to schedule and participate in virtual meetings, which can reduce the amount of preparation needed prior to each meeting, and the need to my blog ebooks-sap.com/board-meeting-room-or-online-gathering/ coordinate meeting spaces. This will reduce the burden of your board which is beneficial to your company’s bottom line.
Online board meetings also have the advantage of connecting and involving board members. A good technology platform can help facilitate this engagement by providing tools such as video conference, presentation and discussion via chats, and whiteboard collaboration. These tools can be utilized in a similar way as a face-to-face meeting while adhering the rules of participation and meeting protocol.
Limiting the duration of meetings is a great strategy to keep the attendees interested. It is also beneficial to offer training to board members who are not tech-savvy, and to encourage use of different meeting tools. This includes muting and polling questions, and using the virtual “raise your hand” option. Members can also type questions in the chatbox.