The boardroom of the future will be that is designed to improve wellbeing and health for its members. It should also be a place that encourages the use of digital technology to make it more efficient and effective meetings.

For instance, meeting room furniture will need to be flexible enough to allow multiple attendees to participate in the same conference, allowing people to work in small groups without sacrificing privacy or efficiency. The room must be equipped with the latest acoustic equipment and high-quality sound design to ensure that in-person and virtually attendees can be clearly heard. The space also needs include natural light sources to reduce eye strain and headaches during meetings. According to an earlier Harvard Business Review study, natural lighting is the most sought-after office benefit, far ahead of more traditional and predictable options like cafeterias and fitness facilities on the premises.

Other technological innovations that could be beneficial in the boardroom include real-time analytics, “living” management information taking the concepts of infographics and dashboards one step further and crowdsourcing technology, which can give an outside perspective from stakeholders. These tools www.boardroomchallenge.com/virtual-board-meetings-guide can help the board better assess risks and create an additional basis for decision-making.

Additionally, the boardroom for the future will have to include more sustainability-related expertise. Board members must be aware of the impact business activities have on the environment, climate change, biodiversity, and human rights. It will also mean the introduction of new skills such as the ability to evaluate the impact of ESG issues on the long-term financial performance.