Using Board Software Transforms the Co-op Landscape

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Utility cooperatives (co-ops) sometimes get a bad rap for using outdated processes. Many of them have been around for more than a century, so it’s no surprise that standards of procedure have been honed and crafted throughout the years.

Technology and infrastructure are constantly evolving and growing; however, boardroom dynamics look largely the same as they did twenty years ago.

Board responsibilities are increasing for every industry, so the pressure to ensure that co-ops succeed has fallen squarely on the shoulders of directors.

Board meeting software presents many unique benefits to boards of directors in the co-op field. First and foremost, it establishes easy access to important board information.

While traditional, paper-based boards are confined to the information provided for a specific meeting, directors using board software can instantly access everything from past meeting materials to strategic plans, policy manuals, orientation materials, audit reports, and more.

Board software also streamlines meeting planning by allowing administrators to easily create and organize committees, meetings, votes, surveys, shared files, and private discussions. Meeting preparation time is reduced from hours to minutes. Administrative headaches like printing, binding, and emailing multiple PDFs are eliminated.

Furthermore, last minute revisions can be made quickly and shared instantly. Voting, surveys, and discussion features increase board member engagement in new and exciting ways. No longer is member collaboration confined to the boardroom.

These tools help organizations leverage board member knowledge, feedback, and connections in ways that provide considerable advantages over traditional board processes.

Why Directorpoint?

Not all board management software is created equally. Many of the benefits we highlighted above are specific to Directorpoint—with unique features like the “one-view” dashboard. At Directorpoint, we’ve got a lot of experience working with co-ops, and we truly enjoy helping them take their board operations to the next level.

But at the end of the day, we want co-ops to know that they’re partnering with a company that pays attention to the finer details—all while putting a focus on simplicity and clarity.

Directorpoint is an intuitive and easy-to-use program. Whether you’re on our website or using our iPad app, they have been tailored for use by individuals with various levels of technological skill. Board members with minimal digital savvy will be just as at-home as members who follow the latest tech trends.

It’s important to us that board members feel comfortable and confident when using our software, so that everyone can fully engage with materials.

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