Hybrid Board Meetings
The pandemic caused nonprofit organizations to rethink the method they conduct board meetings. Instead of compromising the safety and health of staff and board members certain nonprofits have turned to hybrid meeting formats that allow both in-person and remote attendees. Hybrid board meetings can be stressful for everyone if they are not prepared properly and equipped with the right tools.
BoardPro, a collaborative online tool that allows you create precise and efficient agendas, is the best way to ensure a smooth board meeting. Setting an agenda with specific goals and time limits for discussion can help your board remain on track and meet its objectives within the time allocated. The software offers a variety of features to make your meeting more collaborative and interactive, including private mode, anonymous voting and digital whiteboards.
A virtual voting system is an important feature for a blended meeting. This feature can remove social and geographical obstacles to increase diversity on your board and make it easier for all attendees to take part in decision-making. BoardPro’s virtual voting feature allows you to swiftly and accurately record votes online. It offers a non-disclosure voting option, so that confidential decisions can be made without compromising board integrity.
It is essential to offer remote participants with a video system that is easy to use and enhances the meeting experience. Certain companies offer self-focusing cameras like the Owl Labs self-focusing Meeting Owl. This automatically zooms in on who is speaking while showing everyone other participants. This makes the gathering more engaging and interesting for those who aren’t physically present.