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Blog

· Jan 15, 2026

· 4 min read

Material controls as strategic signals: What your list really says about your organisation

Learn how Provision 29 elevates material controls from a compliance task to a strategic signal — and why a focused, future-aligned list builds confidence with investors and stakeholders.

How to lighten the load for municipal clerks

Blog

· Jan 15, 2026

· 4 min read

How to lighten the load for municipal clerks

By Kristin Karel

Discover how municipal clerks can save time and reduce stress with a digital solution like Diligent Community for agendas, minutes and transparency.

Through doorway view at business team discussing Japan’s Whistleblower Protection Act

Blog

· Jan 14, 2026

· 5 min read

Get prepared for Japan’s Whistleblower Protection Act: What multinational employers need to know

By Kristy Grant-Hart

Learn how Japan’s 2025 whistleblower law changes impact multinational employers. Explore key amendments, compliance risks and steps to prepare before 2026

Professionals learning about Diligent's recent feature upgrades

Blog

· Jan 14, 2026

· 5 min read

Governance prep without the scramble: New ways to plan, approve, and review faster in Diligent

By Yu-Kuan Lin

Discover practical updates for GCs and CoSecs to simplify board prep — plan agendas in one view, approve entity documents securely, and review essentials in minutes with AI-driven clarity.

People discussing the consequences of non compliance with regulations.

Blog

· Jan 14, 2026

· 11 min read

The consequences of noncompliance: What every business needs to know

Writing on governance, risk, compliance and audit since 2020

By Kezia Farnham

Learn the real consequences of noncompliance, from fines and imprisonment to hidden costs. Plus actionable steps to protect your business.

Woman considering the traditional risk management vs enterprise risk management

Blog

· Jan 14, 2026

· 10 min read

Enterprise risk management vs. traditional risk management: Which one is best for you?

By Jessica Donohue

Compare enterprise risk management vs traditional approaches. Learn key differences, assess your organization's fit, and discover transition strategies.

elevate 2026 public sector program

Blog

· Jan 13, 2026

· 5 min read

Elevate 2027: Hands-on Diligent Community training for public leaders

By Janie Alexander

Here is a sneak peek into some of the sessions at Elevate 2026 that have been specially curated for our Diligent Community, iCompass and BoardDocs customers

what public boards need to know about AI

Blog

· Jan 13, 2026

· 5 min read

What public boards need to know about AI: An infographic and guide

By The Diligent team

Navigate the complexities of AI in public sector governance. This infographic offers essential insights for boards and leaders on AI adoption, risks and ethical oversight in education and local government.

Group of executives having meeting in conference room

Blog

· Jan 12, 2026

· 4 min read

Crafting effective meeting agendas

By Rebecca Sherratt

Create impactful board meeting agendas that drive efficiency and better governance using our expert resources, templates and courses. Learn more.

AI has supercharged change in GRC

Blog

· Jan 12, 2026

· 3 min read

AI in GRC: A decade of change

By The Diligent team

Explore how AI has supercharged the last decade of change in GRC and prepare for the future at Elevate 2026.

Team discussing Data Privacy Week

Blog

· Jan 10, 2026

· 6 min read

6 ways to make the most of Data Privacy Week

By Jay Cameron

Data Privacy Week raises awareness about how valuable data is and the need for consumers and corporations to take control of it.

People discussing the weaknesses of internal controls

Blog

· Jan 8, 2026

· 11 min read

Internal control weaknesses: How to identify and fix them

Writing on governance, risk, compliance and audit since 2020

By Kezia Farnham

Learn to identify internal control weaknesses, from design deficiencies to material weaknesses, with steps for remediation and continuous monitoring.

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