https://www.boardroomhub.blog/more-effective-board-of-directors-4-inspiring-tips
A board portal is a secure cloud-based tool for managing and sharing documents associated with committee and board work. The tools facilitate online collaboration and communication between board members and also support a variety other functions, including:
There are a myriad of reasons behind the adoption of board portals, ranging from concerns about security issues with email attachments, increased workloads of governance specialists and the desire to improve internal processes. Typically board members who are already using a board management software will request it from their peers or from industry insiders.
Boards of directors who have adopted a web-based portal for their meetings have reported significant improvements in the effectiveness and efficiency. More companies are expanding their use of this software as the number of users grows. It is important to select a board of directors portal provider that offers a robust service and a simple onboarding process. Start the selection process by clearly communicating the advantages of a board management software solution to key stakeholders. Find and engage portal champions, most likely from the board itself to help launch the software and ensure success of the implementation. This is especially crucial for organizations that have legacy systems they plan to use in conjunction with the portal.