Learn what the 18 CIS Controls cover, how Implementation Groups work and how they map to NIST, PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR and ISO 27001.
Blog
· Aug 21, 2026
· 12 min read
Retiring or departing board members checklist
By The Diligent team
A step-by-step offboarding checklist for boards: what to prepare before a board member departs, at the final meeting and after the seat is vacated.
Blog
· Aug 21, 2026
· 20 min read
Fiduciary duties 101: A comprehensive guide for directors and board members
By Meghan Day
Learn the fiduciary duties of directors, common breaches, legal consequences and 11 tips to protect your board from liability.
Blog
· Aug 21, 2026
· 19 min read
Board portal: The 2026 guide
By Meghan Day
Secure platform for board documents, meetings, e-voting and governance. 2026 guide covering features, benefits and FAQs.
Blog
· Aug 21, 2026
· 12 min read
Board of directors in a hospital: Who runs a hospital and how boards are composed
By The Diligent team
Learn who runs a hospital, how boards are composed and what drives independence, clinical representation and governance.
Blog
· Aug 21, 2026
· 10 min read
Annual general meeting (AGM): A comprehensive guide with key steps
By Meghan Day
An AGM is a formal meeting legally required to be held annually by a company, organization or institution that details the financial performance and plans.
Blog
· Aug 21, 2026
· 11 min read
Abstain from voting at a board meeting: What it means and how abstentions are counted
By Meghan Day
Learn what it means to abstain from a board vote, how abstentions are counted and best practices for handling them.
Blog
· Aug 21, 2026
· 14 min read
Why is corporate governance so important?
By Meghan Day
Discover why corporate governance is important and how it protects investors, strengthens boards and builds lasting value.
Blog
· Aug 21, 2026
· 10 min read
GRC vs IRM: The shift from compliance-first to risk-first governance
By Kezia Farnham
GRC vs IRM: see how risk-first governance works and find the right IRM solution to unify risk, compliance and audit oversight.
Blog
· Aug 21, 2026
· 11 min read
Municipal boards: Avoid a walking quorum and follow open meeting laws
By Kezia Farnham
A walking quorum can put municipal board members in breach of open meeting laws. Learn how to spot and avoid one.
Blog
· Aug 21, 2026
· 9 min read
10 responsibilities of the general counsel in the boardroom
By The Diligent team
It is important to understand the 10 responsibilities of the general counsel in the boardroom and how that differs from other board roles.