An online board portal is the software that stores and manages information about meetings for a company or other organization. It can be used by committee members, board members administrators, committees as well as executive staff. Usually, the board administrator or company secretary is the first person to advocate for portal software. However, the chairperson of the board executive director, CEO or chairman may also endorse it. Ideally, all those in leadership positions should champion the new platform to ensure its acceptance and success among board members.
Board meeting management software is beneficial for both small and large businesses. It can also improve the governance of your company. A dependable solution can facilitate collaboration and communication before and during your meetings and allows your board to work from anywhere and on any device.
Modern board portals are accessible for anyone to use regardless of technical proficiency. They allow you to schedule and share meetings, create agendas and documents, and perform eSignatures/approvals. Board administrators can also easily keep track of member engagement, including document views and attendance at meetings.
When choosing a provider ensure that they provide 24/7/365 customer support that goes beyond password resets and include How-To-Videos and FAQs, as well as ongoing remote training, and a single contact. Consider your team’s needs for customer service requirements and select a provider with a track record of high satisfaction with their clients. Ultimately, this will aid in the implementation and acceptance process much easier for your company.