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Reasons you know you're a school board secretary

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· May 30, 2025

· 6 min read

10 reasons you know you’re a school board secretary

By Bebe-Lynn Kew

School board secretaries, you're the unsung heroes! From mastering open meetings math to juggling FOIA requests, Diligent Community has your back.

A risk manager holding a meeting as part of corporate risk management

Blog

· May 30, 2025

· 18 min read

Strategies for corporate risk management: A complete guide

By Kezia Farnham

Strategies for corporate risk management could include shifts in consumer demand and preferences, legal and regulatory changes, and many more

Someone carrying out a board assessment

Blog

· May 30, 2025

· 18 min read

Board evaluations: Assessing the board in 8 simple steps

By Meghan Day

Board evaluations are an invaluable way to assess the performance of the board. With this 8 step guide, you can improve board performance.

Director Confidence Index: Q2 focus on risk

Blog

· May 29, 2025

· 3 min read

Director Confidence Index: Navigating risk & uncertainty

By Melanie Nolen

As tariffs, inflation and sourcing disruptions grow, our poll finds America’s public-company boardrooms fighting to manage the moment.

Closeup of a padlock on a laptop and phone illuminated with blue and red light.

Blog

· May 29, 2025

· 5 min read

How to protect your board from third-party data risks

By Nithya B. Das

Learn practical strategies to safeguard sensitive board information from third-party vulnerabilities and legal pitfalls.

Compliance colleagues discussing due diligence

Blog

· May 29, 2025

· 21 min read

Due diligence: Definition, types and examples

By Jessica Donohue

Due diligence refers to the process of investigating and verifying information about a company or investment opportunity.

Board members speaking on new risks as part of board oversight of risk management

Blog

· May 29, 2025

· 13 min read

Understanding board oversight of risk management now & for the future

By Kezia Farnham

Having a strong risk management plan can help boards of directors safeguard their efforts and ensure awareness of any exposed risks to the business.

risk management for public boards

Blog

· May 28, 2025

· 8 min read

Risk management for public boards: What you need to know

By Mason Offenberger

Explore how public boards can enhance risk management, from cyber threats to financial instability, using strategic planning and technology.

Interview with SEC commissioner

Blog

· May 23, 2025

· 6 min read

IN-DEPTH: Q&A with SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce

By Will Arnot

As debate continues around the merits and drawbacks of potential reforms to Rule 14a-8, DMI discusses the shareholder proposal process with Hester Peirce, commissioner at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Business people having a serious conversation

Blog

· May 23, 2025

· 3 min read

Director confidence hits record low: Here’s what you can do now

By Dottie Schindlinger

U.S. public company directors are less confident than earlier this year, according to the March 2025 DCI. Learn what actions boards can take now.

Female legal professional looking at an AI prompt on a computer screen

Blog

· May 23, 2025

· 5 min read

How general counsels are stepping up as unlikely AI champions

By Hope Cannon

Discover how general counsels are emerging as unexpected leaders in AI adoption, driving innovation, compliance, and strategic decision-making across organizations.

Building financial confidence for oversight for public boards

Blog

· May 23, 2025

· 7 min read

Key steps for public boards for building financial confidence for oversight

By Ellen Glasgow

School boards must actively engage in financial oversight, understand key financial statements, and foster an ethical culture to ensure sound budgeting and prevent fraud.

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