Online board meeting is an efficient and practical method to organize meetings without the need for physical attendance. It lets more participants participate and eliminates the need for lengthy and expensive travel expenses. However, virtual meetings are not without challenges. To ensure that these meetings are as effective and productive as possible it is important to adhere to certain guidelines for etiquette.

1. Get more people involved by making use of an online icebreaker prior to and after the meeting. This will allow board members become familiar with one another. Alternatively, you can ask people to use the chat box to introduce themselves. This is a great way to start the meeting and also make everyone feel comfortable using the technology.

2. Train the less knowledgeable members of the board. This will help reduce the resistance to adopting new technologies. The training will also help users navigate the board portal, and other tools, effectively. 3. Before the call starts ensure that all participants have a good audio/video setup as well as a stable internet connection. This will enhance the quality of the call. 4. Make sure that everyone uses the mute feature when not speaking. This will reduce external distractions and decrease the possibility of interrupting other board members.

5. Record and draft minutes. It is important to ensure that the minutes will be valuable to participants, and include all relevant data. Minute-takers should also try to strike a balanced balance between thoroughness and conciseness. They should avoid making use of informal conversations or personal opinions in minutes of meetings.