The right board of directors software will make your governance meetings more efficient and improve overall meeting outcomes. The best board meetings apps are simple to use, responsive and offer high levels of security. You can also make better notes and collaborate with other participants on documents prior to, during and after meetings, as well as casting votes and follow-up action items.
When choosing a board portal ensure that you look for the following important characteristics:
Convenient document management: upload, store and organize all your documents into an online repository for quick access.
Secure online note-taking and collaboration Make private or public annotations in real-time on your paper board.
Document security improved: Protect sensitive data by using encryption or password protection. You can also use a firewall to prevent any unauthorized access.
Advanced tools to increase board efficiency: speed up the production and distribution of board books, which include agendas and minutes of meetings that allow you to attend meetings with less disruption and reduce costs.
Streamlined meeting scheduling: quickly schedule, change and share dates for meetings with the click of a button.
Service to customers that is responsive: Ensure that you can get help anytime you need it starting with initial setup, through regular training and technical assistance.
Requesting testimonials from current customers is a great way to find out more about the potential vendor. The best vendors will be more than happy to share these to help you make a choice.