In light of the pandemic of influenza and the flu pandemic, more board meetings are now held online. It’s likely that working remotely will be a permanent change to the way directors’ boards are expected to function therefore it is essential to make every effort to run productive and engaging meetings. This article will offer simple practices you can use to improve the quality of your meetings via virtual.

Set clear goals for each agenda item. This will help you avoid wasting time on unnecessary discussions and ensure all participants feel appreciated. It’s also beneficial to clearly identify whether a topic is intended to gather information, spark discussions, or come to a conclusion to ensure that your group does not continue to discuss the same issue after it’s been dealt with.

Encourage board members to test their Wi-Fi connections as well as audio/video equipment before the meeting starts to ensure that the meeting will start off on a good note. It’s also recommended to get attendees to muffle themselves when not speaking to reduce background noise and eliminate distractions.

Make it easy for board members to view meeting minutes after each meeting by posting them on Data Security your website and sending a link via email. This will keep everyone on the same page and increase accountability between meetings. Boardable is a specific board management program, can help you organize every board document and keep them all in one place.