How to Run Effective Remote Board Meetings

Many organizations realized that the virtual board meeting required an entirely different approach to traditional face-toface meetings. During the time of the pandemic, most boards were held remotely during the pandemic. Here are some best practices to help you run meetings more efficiently.

Begin with a well-planned schedule. Committee and board meetings can easily get off track when there isn’t a clear structure in place. An agenda that has clearly defined time frames for each subject helps to keep the meeting focused. Furthermore, allowing participants to prepare the agenda prior to the meeting is an excellent way to involve them in the beginning and allow them to be the primary participants in the meeting.

It is important to ensure that all attendees at the meeting are comfortable with the board portals and their features. The more comfortable board members feel when using the platform, the more easy it will be for them to take part in the meeting. Additionally, it is crucial that all attendees test out their audio and video equipment ahead of the meeting. Encourage them to test their equipment in a quiet, clean space free of distractions such as television noise and barking dogs.

Encourage a spirit of camaraderie when you meet online. Encourage everyone to share a small about themselves at the beginning of the meeting in order to build trust among the group. Asking boardmeeting.fr/2022/06/08/how-to-run-effective-remote-board-meetings/ for feedback at the conclusion of the meeting will increase board involvement and inform board members that their opinions are valued.