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· May 22, 2025

· 4 min read

How to use board development for greater impact, take control of your policy management and more

By Ellen Glasgow

Read our latest Diligent Minute newsletter: this month how board development improves impact and more.

A public school board utilizing best practices for developing school board policy.

Blog

· May 22, 2025

· 7 min read

Developing school board policy: What is best practice?

By Sarah Gutierrez

How can your school board ensure you follow best practice in policy creation and governance?

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Blog

· May 20, 2025

· 6 min read

The risk conversation has changed — here's why your strategy should too

By Scott Bridgen

Is your risk management strategy outdated? Discover why the risk conversation has changed and how to adapt your approach to protect your business in today's evolving threat landscape.

AI insights from the Diligent Institute

Blog

· May 19, 2025

· 4 min read

AI insights from the Diligent Institute

By Kira Ciccarelli

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how companies operate, presenting both tremendous opportunities and new challenges for boards and leadership teams. As rapid advancement requires proactive oversight, Diligent Institute’s latest research provides a snapshot of how organizations and their boards are responding—and what actions they should consider next.

The Wall Street Journal's Top 250 Board Directors report highlights Diligent Market Intelligence's data and insights.

Blog

· May 19, 2025

· 6 min read

Celebrating the work of directors: The Wall Street Journal's Top 250 Board Directors report

By Josh Black

The Wall Street Journal's Top 250 Board Directors report highlights Diligent Market Intelligence's data and insights.

a day in the life of a school board secretary

Blog

· May 19, 2025

· 8 min read

A day in the life of a school board secretary

By Jennifer Rose Hale

Explore the essential role of school board secretaries who ensure smooth, compliant and transparent board meetings, from agenda prep to minute-taking to public communication.

Elliott Management vote at Phillips 66

Blog

· May 16, 2025

· 6 min read

IN-DEPTH: Not a drill - Elliott set for rare vote at Phillips 66

By Simon Roughneen

Elliott Management’s push for four seats on the board of U.S. oil major Phillips 66 looks increasingly likely to go all the way to a shareholder vote on May 21, a relatively rare experience for the activist, which has made a habit of settling thanks to its reputation.

People in office illustrating the board code

Blog

· May 15, 2025

· 17 min read

Board-meeting etiquette: Abiding by the “board code”

By Kezia Farnham

In every boardroom, there is a certain board meeting etiquette to abide by. Ensure you're following the 'board code' properly with these best practices.

A board member being sacked after reaching grounds for removing a board member

Blog

· May 14, 2025

· 16 min read

Understanding grounds for removing a board member (with sample letter)

By Kezia Farnham

Discover the key grounds for removing a board member, plus insights on term limits, resignations, and best practices for board transitions.

experts risk management for mission-driven boards

Blog

· May 14, 2025

· 12 min read

Experts share their thoughts on risk management for mission-driven boards

By Jennifer Rose Hale

Experts share their insights on the evolving role of public facing board members in risk management and building organizational resilience.

A corporate board director

Blog

· May 12, 2025

· 14 min read

How much do board members make? A complete guide to board compensation

By Kezia Farnham

Trying to figure out how much board directors get paid can be complicated, but it differs from industry to industry and size of the company.

Interview with White & Case

Blog

· May 9, 2025

· 6 min read

IN-DEPTH: White & Case on its expansion to a tri-continental shareholder engagement practice

By Antoinette Giblin

Earlier this year, White & Case expanded its team to become a tri-continental shareholder engagement practice. Below, DMI discusses the evolving global activism landscape in the U.S., Europe and Asia with New York-based partner Richard Brand, London-based partner Tom Matthews and Tokyo-based partner Nels Hansen, who lead the U.S., U.K./Europe and Asia practices, respectively.

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