The pandemic, despite desire of many board members to resume in-person meetings, has forced us to continue to meet online. This hybrid approach will not go away and boards need to find ways to run effective meetings that are both in person and remote attendees.

To keep meetings productive, the chair of the board must to adhere to the agenda and provide clear direction. Digital tools can also help facilitate meetings by giving attendees the ability to work through tasks faster. It’s also crucial that remote and in-person attendees receive the same materials prior to the meeting. This can include documents and slides that are used during the meeting as well as any notes and information that was distributed in advance.

Prioritizing engagement will ensure that everyone is on the same page in hybrid meetings. It’s crucial to ensure that the virtual platform functions correctly and that all the links have been downloaded and clicked prior to the meeting begins. You can identify and fix any issues earlier by www.itsboardroom.com/data-room-for-business-deals-and-how-to-operate-with-it having a designated staff member log in to the meeting.

In the same way muting the microphone when you are not speaking will reduce background noises and echos. This will allow everyone to concentrate on the subject that is in front of them. Before you begin the meeting it’s a good idea to instruct you to shut off any additional tabs and pause any music or videos. Also, using a board management software with accessibility features can make your event more accessible to people with vision, hearing or speech disabilities.