The boardroom of the future will be specifically designed to promote health and well-being for its members. It should also be a place that encourages the use of digital technology to facilitate more efficient and effective meetings.

Meeting room furniture, for instance, must be able to accommodate several participants to attend the same meeting without compromising privacy or efficiency. The room must be equipped with modern acoustic technology and high-quality sound design to ensure that in-person and virtually attendees can be clearly heard. The space should also be able to incorporate natural light to help ease eye strain and headaches during meetings. According to an earlier Harvard Business Review study, access to natural lighting is the top most desired office perk, surpassing more conventional and predictable options such as cafeterias, fitness centers and other facilities that are located in the office.

Other technological advancements could be beneficial in the boardroom, including real-time analytics as well as “living” management infographics that take the concept of dashboards and information graphics an additional step as well as crowdsourcing technology, which could give an outside view of stakeholders. These tools will help the board better evaluate risks and provide a stronger foundation for decision-making.

In addition, the boardroom of the future will need to include more expertise in sustainability. Board members will need to be knowledgeable about the impact business activities have on the environment and biodiversity, climate change, and human rights. It could also mean the introduction of new skills such as the ability to assess the impact of ESG issues on long-term financial results.

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