29 Aug The Challenges of Online Board Meetings
Board meetings online remove one of the biggest obstacles to attendance and participation: time. Meetings are shorter, and board members are able to attend more frequently. This in turn increases attendance and lowers the risk of missing important decisions. It’s important to understand that a board meeting online has its issues.
In-person meetings let participants read body expressions and facial expressions, which can be difficult to do in a conversation online. It is more difficult to keep board members from afar engaged. For example, board members may feel reluctant to speak at the course of a meeting because they don’t think their contribution will be heard. And even if they do however, their voice could be drowned out by other members or background noise.
Poor audio quality and inconsistent software are also challenges for online board meetings. It’s essential to choose a video-conferencing software that is secure, accessible, simple to use, and comes with many features that will benefit your business. Ask your board members if they can test the platform prior to your online board meeting. This will allow you to avoid any technical issues.
Another challenge is keeping the discussion on the right track. Limiting the duration of the discussion can aid. It is recommended to establish a time limit and a goal for every item. You can, for instance, assign a member as the leader of each topic on the agenda or establish the time limit for each item. Before moving on to a different item, the main goal should be to arrive at an announcement or come up with ideas.
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