How to Choose a Board Portal
Board portals make planning meetings easier by allowing members to access the materials for meetings, messages from fellow directors as well as organizational policies and tasks all in one spot. They help organizations save money by not having the need for meeting materials to be distributed via mail or email.
When selecting a portal for your board choose a user-friendly design that is easy for your board as well as the other governance leaders to use on their preferred devices. Also, take a look at the vendor’s service and reputation. Check to see whether they are able to respond to any questions, offer training or address any issues with the software.
The agenda maker of a board portal makes it easy to plan meetings. It also lets you to add security, linkable outlines, and more. It’s also possible to take the agenda and create a meeting minutes template, making the preparation process even further.
During meetings, being able to instantly access documents is essential. The most up-to date information is essential to make better decisions and avoiding delays. Board portals let members access all the necessary information and documents from their smartphones, tablets or laptops, removing the necessity of requesting and receiving paper packets or courier them to the meeting location.
Switching to a paperless meeting system can also help promote sustainable business practices and boosts ESG goals. When compared to traditional boards board management software can reduce the environmental impact by as much as 95%.