Despite the COVID-19 scourge the majority of people still attend governance meetings via the internet. This can be a hassle for those who prefer to attend in person, but it’s a great way for the administration and their staff to demonstrate their sensitivity to citizens.
The most important thing is to ensure that the right technology is in place to allow participation in meetings, with video, voice and screen sharing all being crucial components. Many companies have resorted to sending out a plethora of documents with attachments or file-sharing solutions that have folders that need to be downloaded, however these are not able to facilitate the structured process of agenda items, recording and distribution of information from the past etc.
Other challenges are that it is harder you can try this post about 5 keys for conducting the first board meeting successfully to engage in casual conversations that usually accompany meetings that are held in person. It is also a good method to build relationships and build trust. By introducing the meeting early, including time for informal conversations or using the chat function within your virtual meeting platform, you will be able to help build the relationships necessary for effective and strong governance.
Governance meetings are also beneficial for adjusting Roles and responsibilities as new team members are added the team, their roles change or new work requires attention. This can help to prevent discussions taking over other meetings and enables the team to be as effective and efficient as it is possible.
