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What Role Does the Board Play in Business Continuity Planning?

Continuing in the face of adversity has been the dominant theme of the past year.

Business Continuity Plan Maintenance: A Step-by-Step Guide

A business continuity plan (BCP) is a living, evolving document. Designed to be activated when…

Board Meeting Minutes Best Practices and Guidelines

Guidelines for Board Meeting Minute Taking In order to keep the courtroom…

What New Digital Workflows Should You Introduce to Your Board?

As a member of the Diligent community recently expressed it: “The silver lining of COVID…

A Breach in Your Inbox: The Dangers of Unsecure Board Communications

Corporate communications are highly valuable, and protecting them from interception is critical - especially at…

The Time is Now: Why Diversity and Inclusion Will Define the Corporate Future

One long overdue change—board diversity—can help drive sustainability and success in the world we are…

6 Governance Deficits That Create Blind Spots in Board Oversight

Now more than ever, boards and executive teams need robust and comprehensive governance to effectively…

6 Pitfalls to Avoid When Transitioning to Virtual Board Governance

Good virtual governance requires a fine balance of technology, process and culture change. Here are…

What to Know About the CBI’s Diversity Challenge to UK Boards

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) recently issued a robust challenge to FTSE companies to…

6 Company Secretary Software Considerations

The UK’s Covid-19 lockdown measures in March 2020 caused many organisations to accelerate their digital…