Inclusive involvement in your district, customizable document libraries for secure storage and more
By Ellen Glasgow
Read our latest Diligent Minute newsletter: this month how to i and more.
Blog
· Aug 8, 2025
· 14 min read
IPO Failures: Causes, consequences and prevention
By Meghan Day
Why do IPOs fail? Beyond financials, governance infrastructure determines success. Learn hidden causes and proven strategies to avoid pitfalls.
Blog
· Aug 7, 2025
· 3 min read
Navigating board leadership: The view from the chair
By Winnie Ling
Leadership in the boardroom is a multifaceted journey that requires a blend of diverse experiences, proactive engagement, and strategic preparation.
Blog
· Aug 6, 2025
· 20 min read
What is a subsidiary company? Definition, examples and FAQs
By Jessica Donohue
A subsidiary is a company that is owned or controlled by a parent or holding company. Usually, the parent company will own more than 50% of the subsidiary company. This gives the parent organization the controlling share of the subsidiary.
Blog
· Aug 5, 2025
· 4 min read
Where is the love? Giving CCOs a much-needed voice in the boardroom
By Dottie Schindlinger
Compliance lapses have big repercussions, like fines, reputational damage, compromised legal standing and missed business opportunities, to name a few.
Blog
· Aug 4, 2025
· 6 min read
How to manage multiple board and commission meetings (without losing your mind!)
By Janie Alexander
Managing multiple town and council meetings? Discover how Diligent Community streamlines agendas, minutes and giving public access for clerks.
Blog
· Jul 29, 2025
· 6 min read
The risks of insecure file-sharing platforms for school boards
By Diana Baker Freeman
Are you using a file-sharing platform for your school district? It may not be protecting sensitive data and may open your school board up for risk.
Blog
· Jul 25, 2025
· 5 min read
IN-DEPTH: Q&A with Sierra Club Foundation on recent break with BlackRock
By Antoinette Giblin
An interview with Paul Rissman, an emeritus board member of the Sierra Club Foundation, on the group's recent decision to break away from BlackRock.
Blog
· Jul 24, 2025
· 22 min read
NIST AI Risk Management Framework: A simple guide to smarter AI governance
By Kezia Farnham
Explore NIST AI Risk Management Framework: key features, industry impact, pros/cons, regulatory role, and how tech helps secure your AI future.
Blog
· Jul 22, 2025
· 4 min read
Risk blind spots are growing — 4 moves GCs can make to close the gap
By Dottie Schindlinger
Do today’s governance leaders have a similarly fragmented view of business risk?
Blog
· Jul 22, 2025
· 15 min read
Your guide to advisory board meeting minutes (with template)
By Kezia Farnham
Master advisory board meeting minutes with our guide — get best practices, easy tips, and a free template for effective record-keeping and governance.
Blog
· Jul 18, 2025
· 6 min read
IN-DEPTH: Proxy advisors, stewardship teams face new legal challenges
By Josh Black
Since 2016, proxy advisory firms have come under sustained pressure from regulators, corporate lobby groups, and politicians, writes Josh Black.