Blogs

Learn what organizational governance means, why director accountability is rising and how entity data and technology support both.

What is an executive board? Covers roles, responsibilities, membership and how AI-powered governance tools keep executive boards effective.

Explore nine characteristics of good corporate governance, with real-world examples and the principles behind them.

Board directors need to ensure that they have an environment where they can safely express dissenting views in meetings without retaliation.

Learn what a ​nominating committee does, why it matters and best practices for a high-impact nom/gov committee.

Explore the seven essential steps on how to become a board member, from gaining experience to networking and more.

Learn the legal and practical grounds for removing a board member, plus a step-by-step process, sample letter and alternatives to removal.

What makes board meetings effective: the rules, roles and procedures high-performing boards follow, plus 20 practices that work.

Learn what a ​compliance department does, how it differs from legal and how it supports entity management.

Our Diligent mission-driven organization Community Champions program celebrates the positive impact of leaders and their impact on their local communities

Quantum risk is moving closer to the boardroom. Learn why directors should ask sharper questions about encryption, data governance and post-quantum readiness.