An online board meeting is a type of video conference that has remote attendees. Virtual meetings are designed to be more accessible for people who cannot attend in person due to work commitments health issues, time constraints.

The option of participating remotely offers a range of advantages, including saving money on travel expenses and decreasing time lost due to scheduling conflicts. However, there are some important differences between an in-person and online meetings that could affect the efficiency of the discussion.

When you're not with the other participants, it could be difficult to understand the body language and facial expressions. This can affect the level of engagement at an online board meeting, especially in the case of board members who aren't experienced with the technology or are having trouble using it.

One option is to incorporate something similar to whiteboards in the boardroom software to encourage participants to work together and contribute. Recording the meeting is a different method of allowing members who aren't able to attend the meeting to look over the minutes later. Recordings can also be useful to give to new board members.

To ensure that everyone can be heard and clearly seen during the virtual meeting, it's essential to conduct a tech run-through prior to the start of the call. Checking for things like updates to software on computers or camera quality, as well as setting up the microphone can help prevent any issues that could arise during the meeting. The idea of asking everyone to silence themselves when not talking can help reduce background noises and distractions.