The www.itsboardroom.com/selecting-and-developing-board-leadership-how-to-choose-the-right-leader/ swine flu epidemic forced many nonprofit organizations to rethink the way they conduct board meetings. Some nonprofits have chosen hybrid meetings to accommodate both in-person as well as remote attendees, but without sacrificing the safety and health of their staff and board members. Without specific preparations and the right tools, hybrid board meetings can be a stressful experience for everyone participants.

BoardPro is a collaborative online tool that lets you build detailed and effective agendas, is the best method to ensure an efficient board meeting. An agenda that has clear goals and time limitations for discussion will help your board to stay on track and reach its goals in the time frame you have set. The software offers a variety of features that make the meeting more collaborative and interactive, including private mode, anonymous voting, and digital whiteboards.

Another important tool for a hybrid meeting is a virtual voting system. This feature can eliminate geographical and social obstacles to increase diversity on your board while allowing everyone to be a part of the decision-making process for all attendees. BoardPro’s virtual voting feature enables users to quickly and precisely record votes online. It offers a non-disclosure voting option so that confidential decisions can be taken without compromising board integrity.

It is essential to offer remote participants with a technology that is simple to use and enhances the meeting experience. Some companies offer self-focusing cameras such as the Owl Labs self-focusing Meeting Owl. It automatically zooms in on whoever is speaking while showing everyone else. This makes the gathering more enjoyable and engaging even for those not physically present.