Discover why corporate governance is important and how it protects investors, strengthens boards and builds lasting value.
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.
Blog
· Aug 21, 2026
· 12 min read
21-step succession planning checklist to smooth your next transition
By Meghan Day
Use this 21-step succession planning checklist to identify successors, plan emergency transitions and keep board-ready plans current.
Blog
· Aug 21, 2026
· 12 min read
Board strategic planning: Roles, process and 6 tips to succeed with strategy
By Meghan Day
Learn how boards set direction, challenge management's assumptions and oversee strategic planning.
Blog
· Aug 20, 2026
· 6 min read
IN-DEPTH: How the Magnificent 7 build CEO pay
By Will Arnot
Blog
· Aug 20, 2026
· 6 min read
Public access is where trust begins
By Ellen Glasgow
See how public boards can build trust with clearer access to agendas, minutes and board materials, plus practical resources, stronger accountability and tools that support year-round transparency.
Blog
· Aug 20, 2026
· 6 min read
Public access is where trust begins
By Ellen Glasgow
See how public boards can build trust with clearer access to agendas, minutes and board materials, plus practical resources, stronger accountability and tools that support year-round transparency.
Blog
· Aug 19, 2026
· 13 min read
Financial risk management: how to measure and manage it
By The Diligent team
Learn what financial risk management is, the main types of financial risk and how to measure them with VaR, beta and proven frameworks.
Blog
· Aug 19, 2026
· 12 min read
Corporate governance reporting: definition, requirements and best practices
By Jessica Donohue
Learn what a corporate governance report must include, which regulations apply and how boards improve reporting quality.
Blog
· Aug 19, 2026
· 6 min read
The Corporate Secretary's expanding mandate is exposing an outdated operating model
By Tracey Brady
The Corporate Secretary's mandate has grown, but outdated operating models hold teams back. Discover how AI-powered entity management elevates governance.
Blog
· Aug 19, 2026
· 12 min read
Role of the investment committee: Duties and best practices
By Kezia Farnham
Learn the role of the investment committee: duties, charter, investment policy statement and fiduciary obligations.
Blog
· Aug 19, 2026
· 5 min read
From spreadsheets to real-time: How federal agencies are modernizing FISMA, RMF and Zero Trust Compliance
By Jason Venner
Federal agencies still run FISMA, RMF and Zero Trust on spreadsheets. See how automation and CCM close the compliance gap. Read more.