A well-designed board member software is a one-stop shop that allows meeting admins to be more efficient and effective, providing the right information at the right time for all the stakeholders. It is simple and easy-to-use interface, that allows directors to take action without needing to be able to comprehend anything. It should also have an entry point that is low and be accessible from any device, so that everyone in the organization can use it regardless of technological expertise.
It should be able to conduct meetings remotely, using tools such as video conference and document sharing. It should be secure by incorporating features like two-factor authentication as well as encryption of messages and files and message encryption. It should allow the creation of committees for governance procedures. It should contain a list of board members that includes contact information and their position. It should also include an integration tool for calendars to facilitate meeting administrators to invite participants and collect RSVP responses.
It should have an application to record and save meeting minutes. It should include an archive of documents that is easily searchable and downloadable, allowing board members to access them at any time even if they are not attending meetings in person. It should include an interactive tool for discussion that allows board members to collaborate and make comments on documents. It should also have a page synchronisation and laser pointer tools to assist in presenting during meetings.