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· Jul 28, 2026

· 11 min read

A pulse check on AI in the boardroom

By Kira Ciccarelli

Are corporate boards ready for AI? Explore adoption trends, security risks, and the governance gap in Diligent's latest AI in the boardroom report.

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Blog

· Jul 28, 2026

· 23 min read

Ready for the deal: Transaction readiness in turbulent times

By Kira Ciccarelli

Discover how economic turbulence impacts M&A strategies and learn best practices for transaction readiness. Download the full Diligent report.

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Blog

· Jul 27, 2026

· 29 min read

What Directors Think 2026: Building future-ready boards

By The Diligent team

Build a future-ready boardroom in 2026. Discover how public company directors are navigating AI, M&A and economic risks in our latest report.

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Blog

· Jul 27, 2026

· 11 min read

GC Risk Index 2026: Conducting governance, risk and compliance

By Kira Ciccarelli

The GC Risk Index 2026 reveals how legal leaders navigate an always-on risk environment, expanding GRC mandates, fragmented systems, and AI adoption.

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Blog

· Jul 27, 2026

· 13 min read

Google Slides investor pitch deck templates: Frameworks, design tips and free options ranked

Writing on governance, risk, compliance and audit since 2020

By Kezia Farnham

Top Google Slides investor pitch deck templates ranked — framework guidance from Sequoia, YC and Kawasaki, plus design tips.

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Blog

· Jul 27, 2026

· 17 min read

Strengthen your investor pitch deck with automated AI governance platforms

Writing on governance, risk, compliance and audit since 2020

By Kezia Farnham

How automated AI governance platforms help pre-IPO CFOs build investor-ready decks with audit trails and risk scanning.

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Blog

· Jul 23, 2026

· 5 min read

How student voices are changing school board governance

By Ellen Glasgow

Student board members bring valuable firsthand experience to governance discussions, but a seat at the table alone isn't enough. Learn how districts can better support student representatives through onboarding, education, mentorship and access to the information they need to contribute confidently.

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Blog

· Jul 23, 2026

· 7 min read

IN-DEPTH: Market Forces on ESG activism in Australia

By Antoinette Giblin

Elevate Leadership Summit

Blog

· Jul 23, 2026

· 15 min read

Continuous governance in the AI age: Elevate Leadership Summit 2026 recap

By Dottie Schindlinger

Discover insights from the Elevate Leadership Summit 2026. Learn how boards are navigating AI strategy, M&A risk, and succession with continuous governance.

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Blog

· Jul 23, 2026

· 15 min read

Board succession planning: Identifying & developing future board leaders

Writing on governance, risk, compliance and audit since 2020

By Kezia Farnham

Learn how to build a board succession plan that closes skills gaps, ensures continuity and meets director expectations.

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Blog

· Jul 22, 2026

· 14 min read

Inside the world’s most ethical boardrooms

By Dottie Schindlinger

Discover the key governance practices that define the world's most ethical boardrooms. Read our core benchmarks and download the complete 12-page report.

Diligent Minute Latest insights and news for mission-driven boards

Blog

· Jul 17, 2026

· 6 min read

Why transparency is your board's most powerful tool

By Ellen Glasgow

Read our latest Diligent Minute newsletter: this month our public sector Elevate Award winner, resources for board training, and more

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