A board room is a meeting room that is reserved for the Board of directors (or a company’s equivalent) to meet to make high-level decisions and governance. At these meetings, the board of directors will debate important issues that affect everyone, from the employees who work for an organization to the shareholders who own the shares. Some common issues that fall within the authority of the board include strategic direction as well as financial planning, policy formulation, and major investments. The term”boardroom” is often used to refer to a room specifically designated for this purpose. However, meetings can be held in other spaces such as conference rooms or larger spaces that can accommodate the entire team.
In recent times, there has been a drive to increase diversity in the boardroom and other positions of leadership. As a result there are now many devices that allow companies to easily hold virtual meetings that can help ensure that all voices are heard during critical decisions.
Despite this growing interest in the diversity of boardrooms and other leadership posts, there are many obstacles to be overcome in regards to gender equality. One of the biggest challenges is that women and men are different in their perception of what a role in business is appropriate for. In this article, Yealink explores the differences and provides the steps needed to ensure gender equality in the work place.