As the pandemic grows, it becomes more difficult for nonprofit board members to meet in person to discuss pressing issues and provide strategic advice. In response, more and more organisations are holding virtual meetings during the time of crisis. While it may be a hassle, it could be an excellent method for non-profits and charities to improve the effectiveness of their meetings and productive.
Meetings online are not just more cost-effective, but they are also more convenient for attendees. Meetings online are more convenient for everyone attending. They don’t have to worry about congestion, agendas for meetings, or travel stress which could cause them to lose focus during the meeting. This increases the probability that all board members attend the meetings via video and participate in discussions.
Furthermore, a good software for managing meetings allows you to keep track of and archive your meetings. Even if it is not possible to attend an event in person you are able to view the documents and minutes later. This will let you examine and evaluate your decisions and actions after the meeting has ended.
To ensure that your virtual meetings are as productive as they can be it is important to plan the meeting ahead of time. This includes ensuring that the meeting is held at a time that is suitable for everyone. It is also essential to make sure that everyone is in an area that is quiet to minimize background noise. Also, it is important to take roll call at the beginning of the meeting to make sure that there is a quorum. Additionally, you should utilize the meeting tool’s voting features to keep engagement high and avoid needing to use verbal or virtual “show of hands” votes.
