26 Abr Hybrid Board Meetings

Hybrid board meeting have become the standard as board members return to face-to-face meetings. This new model allows the meeting to be held in person and via remote simultaneously cutting costs while increasing accessibility. No matter if your company chooses all-virtual meetings, in-person meetings with remote participants or both, it’s important to establish a set of meeting norms and expectations to ensure that everyone feels respected. To accomplish this, you must ensure that the technology is working properly and clear guidelines are established for participation.

Hybrid board meetings aren’t without challenges, however. Some board members may be discontented that they aren’t capable of interacting in the same room, or may consider that their contributions are less meaningful since they cannot offer face-to-face perspective to their peers commentaries. Meeting experts recommend focusing on proactive steps to encourage collaboration, including opening virtual rooms for social interaction prior to and during meetings and during breaks, and utilizing tools like boards portals to help centralize the work of your board.

Another issue that is common is the existence there are different levels of technological competence among board members. Remote participants might not be included in the meeting or could be hindered by poor audio or video quality, or an unreliable internet connection. You can help your board navigate these obstacles by educating them on how to use technology and ensuring they have the right equipment in place prior to the meeting.

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