Shift your board to a tech mindset

The use of portals and remote meeting options is growing among board members.

Today’s board members don’t want to carry around reams of paper or wait until a few days before the meeting to start reviewing the board packet.

They also aren’t always able to attend a meeting in person, but would be willing to attend remotely.

It’s a mindset that’s becoming more common: One-third of organizations surveyed by Corporate Secretary say they have at least one board member participate in meeting remotely on occasion and 32% report having a completely paperless board packet.

Technology allows board members to carry out their responsibilities, whether they attend meetings in person or remotely. And using a board portal allows the board members to have the most up-to-date information in their hands with ample time to review and prepare before the meeting.

 

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