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One of the main benefits of a board portal solution is that it gives directors more time to think about strategic decisions, and less time to manage meetings and logistics. In order to achieve this it is crucial that your chosen board management software has a robust feature set to enable administrators to simplify the day-to-day meeting management tasks and allow directors to focus on strategic issues, not petty logistical items.
Directors can prepare for meetings and review materials for meetings at their own pace due to the ability to build and update a live meeting book that is accessible on different platforms and devices. This is especially true for Gen 3 board portal solutions that are designed to work on all types of devices and platforms – including iPhones and iPads, laptops and Kindle Fire.
This type of unified access allows directors to access materials even when they are traveling or away from the office. A reputable provider will provide a variety of support options, including FAQs and how-to videos, remote training, and one point of contact.
The best boards portals include all of the tools that directors need to do their job well such as document management, communications with the board, voting and reporting. It is not necessary to manage multiple tools or platforms which could increase the cost of operations and make it more difficult. Additionally, board portals are designed to work on the devices directors use – whether it’s an iPhone or laptop which makes it easier to learn and gives a smoother and more enjoyable user experience.