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SME directors: making the most of virtual board meetings
28 May 2020: with boards of SMEs and charities facing the prospect of meeting virtually for months, perhaps years, Clive Bawden offers practical tips for members to make virtual board meetings a success.
At a time when physical gatherings have become practically impossible, boards of SMEs and charities are suddenly faced with the numerous legal and practical challenges this entails.
The prospect of meeting virtually for months, perhaps years to come has raised justifiable concerns about lack of company direction, a reduced ability to manage any crises and a potential drop in director engagement. However, with the right tools and process in place, much of this can be avoided, and some organisations may even see a spike in productivity because of the shift to online.