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Professional assessing corporate governance metrics that are important to investors.

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.

Professionals discuss the responsibilities of the general counsel.

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.

Colleagues within an organization following the 21 step succession planning checklist

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.

Image of a board strategic planning session

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

Diligent Minute Latest insights and news for mission-driven boards

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.

Diligent Minute Latest insights and news for mission-driven boards

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.

Someone measuring risk

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.

Board members listening to the corporate governance report.

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.

Business people, clapping and handshake for deal in boardroom

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.

Abstract image representing the role of the investment committee

Blog

· Aug 19, 2026

· 12 min read

Role of the investment committee: Duties and best practices

Writing on governance, risk, compliance and audit since 2020

By Kezia Farnham

Learn the role of the investment committee: duties, charter, investment policy statement and fiduciary obligations.

Woman In Office Using Laptop

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.

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