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The boardroom of the future will be that is designed to improve health and well-being for its participants. It will also need to be a setting that supports the use of technology that is digital for more efficient and effective meetings.
Meeting room furniture, for example, will need to be flexible to allow more than one person to attend the same meeting without compromising privacy or efficiency. The space must have an advanced acoustic system as well as high-quality sound design to ensure that in-person as well as virtual attendees are clearly heard. Natural light is essential to ease eye strain during meetings. According to a Harvard Business Review survey, natural lighting is the most sought-after office perk. It beats out other regular and predictable options, like cafeterias on site or fitness centers.
Other technological advancements could be beneficial in the boardroom, such as real-time analytics and “living” management infographics which take the idea of dashboards and information graphics one step further as well as crowdsourcing technology that can offer a different perspective from stakeholders. These tools will help the board better assess risks and create the foundation for better making decisions.
Furthermore, the boardroom of the future will need incorporate more sustainability-related expertise. This will require board members with knowledge about the impacts of business activities on the environment the climate, biodiversity, and human rights. It will also require new skills, like being able to assess the impact of ESG on long-term financial outcomes.