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A board portal is a centralized and secure hub for board directors and board administrators to manage meeting materials, communications, and governance processes. It is also available on mobile and desktop computers. Members can access and collaborate with documents at any time, from anywhere. By consolidating these functions into one digital software platform, it can help organizations increase collaboration and streamline operations.
The best boards are simple to use regardless of your level of technical expertise or experience with the system. They provide a clear and intuitive user interface giving easy and quick access to key features. They have robust analytics dashboards, which enable administrators to keep track of their team’s engagement and performance. They assist committees and board directors prepare for meetings. They can share and approve agenda items, minutes from meetings, and create questionnaires. They also offer fast and easy electronic signatures, making approvals simple.
If you’re selecting an online board application for the first time or upgrading to a more advanced solution, ensure it offers an array of options for customization that are compatible with your organization’s needs. Consider a customizable color scheme and logo and also permission settings that allow users to access documents, folders and groups.
Additionally, ensure that the portal you select includes robust security features to protect against hacking and unauthorized access to sensitive information. Look for a multilevel security framework with industry-certified certifications and managed data centres. It is also important to have features that allow for permanent purge, so deleted notes annotations, comments, and discussions can’t be recovered from backup or servers.
