How to Improve Virtual Board Communication
Before the pandemic hit numerous boards were planning to go digital. It’s therefore more important to communicate well when you’re not in a face-to-face setting. Certain methods that work in person meetings may not be applicable to online communication. However making a few minor changes can make a huge difference.
Set an appointment schedule to talk via video calls or email. A schedule will prevent members from strategic alliances getting behind on communications and ensure that they check their email regularly, regardless of whether it’s a working day.
Utilize video conferencing and screen sharing to give your board members a full experience of collaboration in person. Utilizing these tools permits visual and audible communication, which is essential for building trust among your team.
Make sure you be able to assign a minute-taker to your virtual meetings. This person should be able keep a record of all motions verbatim. This includes who made the motion and how it was then seconded.
Your virtual coworkers will feel more connected if they use a whiteboard with real-time marking. Freehand is a favorite choice, as it lets you to draw with markers on a whiteboard. It also has a chat group option. It’s not able to share files or documents for example, so if your goal is to communicate either audio, visually or via text on the board, you’ll need a different app. Another option is Mural, which is a whiteboard tool with advanced features that are suited for teams of all sizes and which integrates with other apps to provide additional functionality.
