Simbli reviews

Exceptional Product, Even Better Service

Opmerkingen: Simbli helps us save time and money. It helps automate the routine tasks we do everyday, increasing both efficiency and effectiveness. Now that we've been using it, I'm not sure we could ever go back!

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Our board loves the fact that Simbli helps us with all of our board management needs including meetings, planning, policies, and evaluations. We've actually managed to eliminate several other software platforms we invested in and helps us keep all of our data and information in one, central location. We had a party when we took our massive board policy binders and dumped them in the trash! We also love the support eBOARDsolutions provides. I've never met a more helpful bunch of folks. They routinely go above and beyond to provide free training and support that comes with the purchase of the product. They often say that the measure of a product is how much it actually gets used and the support team has made sure we get the most out of the product each and every day.

Minpunten:

While they do have a dedicated iPad app which is brilliant, it would be helpful if they also had a dedicated app for Android as well. You can easily access the software via a browser on any device but it may be easier for those who have something other than an iPad.

We have utilized this program at least 8 years. I like having this program.

Opmerkingen: everything in one place
pull up documents from years ago
less paper on my desk
board members and other administrators can utilize this program to see all the work being done

Pluspunten:

I like a place that everything can be together. We can put every meeting in our district in one place. I like being able to pull up an old contract, see when the schools have had a leadership meeting, etc. I like that documents are uploaded too. I love the new features with the minutes. This is a great help.

Minpunten:

Sometimes it is hard to search for things, if you do not know exactly how you put that in. There isn't anything wrong with the program, it is like that with word too. I am happy with the new features that help me a lot with finding the meetings and the overall help with the minutes. That really needed to be improved!

Eboards looks good in our webpage and the technical team and webinars are commendable. C

Opmerkingen: We can keep all of our meetings organized in one app and publish the link in many different places.

Pluspunten:

The look, how easy it is to create a new meeting, the front page with pictures and information looks good on our webpage. I think the support team is great and one of my favorite features is clicking the help button and getting help right away. The user manual is also very helpful.

Minpunten:

There is too much clicking . The formatting of text on the edit tool is not user friendly. It should be easy like a Microsoft program. Instead I have to learn code just to format an item. Minutes are cumbersome as I have to click item by item . I have many recurrent items month after month that I have to retype because I can't import minutes from a prior meeting. I have to reformat Agendas and Minutes in Microsoft Word. I could never use a PDF Agenda created with SIMBLI - formatting never looks good. I am not able to download all of the attachments at the same time - I can download the meeting then go back in each folder and grab the attachment. SIMBLI consumes too much of my time for items that should be faster and easier.

Eboard has been a great change for our old "book style" board meetings

Pluspunten:

We were able to completely move to an electronic Board Meeting from the old Pen and Paper solution. We are able to save a TON of paper, because our Board Members required a set of papers for their home and for the meeting, then we had to re-print everything on larger pages for our Minutes Book. It has saved tons of time and money!

Minpunten:

We had some issues with setting up our templates for the board meetings due to the way our old templates were setup. This is not a problem with the software, persay, it is more a problem with the way that we did things. I would, however, prefer a way to setup a custom template with %field% names to be able to drop into specific places in the template.

Simbli has made my job so much easier - it has made me much more efficient in my day-to-day tasks!

Opmerkingen: The main benefit that I get from this software is that it is searchable, very user-friendly, and it keeps everything neat and organized in one location. I can complete board minutes quickly, and never have to retype the same information repeatedly.

Pluspunten:

Simbi is very user-friendly. I like that I am able to make additions/changes in seconds. I no longer have to make a printed board packet and deliver them to board members. I just click a few buttons and board members can see their agenda information. One of the most helpful features that I use often is the "SEARCH" function. I can find approved items or policy sections in a flash. Simbli simply make me look good at my job!

One-Stop-Shop for Board Governance

Opmerkingen: SImbli is a fantastic product that allows helps facilitate all of our board governance needs in a single, easy to use application. GSBA has been using the application for almost a decade and we've been tremendously pleased with the products, services, and exceptional support the eBOARDsolutions Team provides. Highly recommend!

Pluspunten:

I like the fact that the software is completely integrated, allowing me to link items like policies and evaluations to board meeting agendas. There's tremendous flexibility with the software and it help us reduce both the time and expense associated with preparing for, conducting, and managing meetings.

Minpunten:

None

This product has been part of my daily work life since 2004 and I cannot imagine not using Simbli!

Pluspunten:

I use the Meetings Module in Simbli to prepare monthly Board of Education meetings. It is absolutely seamless. Access to individual agenda items may be assigned to appropriate staff members with ease. Supporting documents are easily imported. All of the Simbli modules are very intuitive. The search feature is helpful for referencing past meetings. When it's time to publish the agenda I do so with confidence, knowing that everything I needed was there from the start to create a flawless meeting.

The customer support is ALWAYS great!

Opmerkingen: An efficient way to see, monitor, control meetings and the use of policies is also wonderful!

Pluspunten:

The simplicity of this and the customer service and knowledge they have. I like the help section with videos also.

Minpunten:

The meeting listings- would like a default to be able to set for certain people. Our board members don't want to have to find their meetings, I have showed them meeting type so they can select but they forget. Wish I could default their meetings under user admin.

Simbli has made my job so much more efficient. I love it!

Opmerkingen: It saves trees. :)
The software is much more efficient. It's easily revised. It frees me from creating almost 20 notebooks for every board meeting! That in itself would make me a user!

Pluspunten:

The thing I like most about using Simbli is the ability to import documents and share meetings with other users.

Minpunten:

The formatting and line spacing in the body of the meetings module gives me trouble. Maybe I need a webinar on formatting the body of summary, recommendation, etc.

Great!

Pluspunten:

What I like most about this software is the "search" feature. It allows user to specify which module to perform a search query which saves time in retrieving your desired result.

Minpunten:

My least favorite feature regarding this software is the inability to change and edit formatting of templates.

The software is easy to use.

Pluspunten:

I like the improvements made to the Documents section. It is much more user friendly and intuitive. Adding documents is easy and so is setting permissions.

Minpunten:

The search function. I do not want to have to go into advance search to look up information prior to 2 years and, often the advance search doesn't work

Simbli is simply the best. This product streamlines information in an efficient manner.

Opmerkingen: Streamlines information and accessibility

Pluspunten:

I can to go one place and find any information I need about our school system. This product allows us to leverage technology in a powerful way. With its unique one-stop capability, anyone associated with our school system can access information with the click of a button and instantly increase knowledge and productivity. Simbli is also an effective tool to educate all stakeholders within our community about our meetings, policies, procedures and success.

Minpunten:

Only that more people don't use this exceptional tool. This product is well thought out and has the means to transform any users effectiveness.

I have been using this product since 2007. It has been user friendly from day one.

Pluspunten:

In short, the things I like most: Customer Service is top notch, product is intuitive and user friendly, help feature is thorough, this product makes my job much easier.

Minpunten:

There are a few features in setup that I wish worked a little differently. Other than that, I love eboard/simbli.

Simbli provides the system with the perfect tool to ensure that all of our work is aligned!

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We utilize the Simbli planning module to manage our strategic plan. Goals and strategies are aligned through the process of developing performance objectives, initiatives, and action steps that focus on clear targets. With Simbli's planning module, we can effectively communicate the strategic planning process and the measurable outcomes to all stakeholders. The module allows employees to focus on their areas of responsibility while understanding how their work fits into the overall plan. We are also beginning to use the planning module for School Improvement Plans.

Simbli is a good program and easy to use. It has made my job much easier.

Pluspunten:

The ability to assign the agenda items and share in a digital format. The ease of sharing the agenda with the board and public.

Minpunten:

It has it quirks. Duplicating agenda items when first entered; randomly losing text that was typed into an item.

The program is definitely user-friendly.

Pluspunten:

The software is user-friendly for both individuals having to enter information and those using it for research. The icons make it easy to figure out how to navigate through the various screens and functions.

I really like Simbli, the support is always available and they solve whatever problem I am having.

Pluspunten:

We are paperless with our Board of Education meeting. Have just started with the policies and I am loving the easy of use.

Minpunten:

I would like more flexibility with the meeting minutes, so that they would better fit my needs . Some of our members arrive late and I can not record that. I am the only one who signs my minutes and can not change that. I need to be able to put an electronic signature so that the approved minutes are online in the proper format. If someone needs signed minutes I must print them out sign them and get tot he person requesting the minutes.

Our experience with Simbli has been very positive and has made us a better organization.

Opmerkingen: It allows us to centralize our efforts to create, monitor and communicate our strategies for improvement.

Pluspunten:

Simbli is comprehensive, deals with key areas such as agendas, plans, policies and evaluations, it allows for display of results and communication of strategies to achieve results and the customer service is fantastic.

Minpunten:

Like any software platform Simbli has adapted to changes desired by the end users. Sometimes we would like to see these changes happen quicker.

The software is easy to use.

Pluspunten:

Ability to search for names from previous board agendas. Ability to copy and paste information in various parts of the software.

Minpunten:

I least like about the software is the lack of ability to search multiple ways. Should have the capability to search longer than five years.

Our school district is very pleased with simbli / eBoard - it's a great tool!

Pluspunten:

Great tool for paperless Board meetings; easy way to publicize meeting agendas, minutes, and policies. Great search tools that easily find specific topics. Good way to keep current and easily access educational resources, GaDOE news and more.

Minpunten:

Nothing comes to mind. Whenever I have an issue, the support team is very responsive and help with whatever posting or question I have.

I have enjoyed the personalized customer support I receive from Simbli.

Pluspunten:

As a public relations professional, I like the search feature and the ability to readily find what our stakeholders need and share it. I have also found that I can hyperlink directly from an agenda as well as a PDF. Those things make this a great services to help your audience understand a particular board action.

Minpunten:

Sometimes, the backend functionality seems difficult to do if you are setting up a meeting. Adding content to a meeting that has been set up is simple!

The Simbli software has saved time and expenses for our school district.

Opmerkingen: I take the time to connect those in my network with the Simbli link.

Pluspunten:

The strategies that Simbli provides for achieving productivity are invaluable. Simbli serves to meet the needs of education. You make a tremendous contribution to public education.

Using Simbli has saved me a great deal of time!

Opmerkingen: Time savings and the ability to search for past meeting items without having to search through files and notebooks

Pluspunten:

I feel Simbli is user friendly and provides the ability to have history with easy access. Multiple people can use at the same time and contribute their portion of information.

Minpunten:

Having to import the meeting minutes to format in a usable/professional looking way. Printing or emailing a policy has been challenging.

Has made my life so much easier. The time saved has been remarkable.

Opmerkingen: It's easy to use, it is a time saver.

Pluspunten:

I love how easy it is to copy meetings, so you don't have to re-type the same categories every time. I love how you can move the item around. I love the search feature.

Experience with eBoard has been outstanding

Opmerkingen: Effective and efficient Board Meetings. Excellent policy section. Strategic Allan module tires in nicely with Evaluation Module

Pluspunten:

Simply,ease of use. Where there is an issue, support has been super. Staff is very qualified and extremely helpful

Minpunten:

Limited deficiency However, sometime the correction icon is very sensitive. But ion the whole, the product is quite good