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· Jan 8, 2025

· 5 min read

Celebrating school board leaders: School Board Appreciation Month and more

By Ellen Glasgow

Read our latest Diligent Minute newsletter: this month we are celebrating school board leaders, it's School Board Appreciation Month and more.

The CFO of a company in a meeting following the board reporting best practices

Blog

· Jan 8, 2025

· 17 min read

How to write a board report: Examples & best practices (with template)

By Meghan Day

Today’s dynamic business environment transforms board reporting into a critical tool for decision-making. Discover 11 board reporting best practices.

Executives at the C-suite level discussing a board report

Blog

· Jan 8, 2025

· 16 min read

How to write a board report: Examples & best practices (with template)

By Meghan Day

Board reports provide insights into business activities and their alignment with strategic goals, highlighting successes and risks. Learn more about board reporting in this article.

A board meeting being held to plan ahead of boards and governance trends for 2025

Blog

· Jan 7, 2025

· 10 min read

Diligent predicts: Boards and governance trends for 2025

By Kezia Farnham

Explore the latest boards and governance trends for 2025, including AI integration, cybersecurity, and geopolitical risks, as predicted by Diligent’s experts.

A board member reading through different types of legal entity documents

Blog

· Jan 6, 2025

· 18 min read

Different types of legal entity documents

By Meghan Day

Each business structure requires different types of legal entity documents. Discover what legal entity documents are needed and the best practices for managing them.

2025 trends for school boards

Blog

· Jan 6, 2025

· 7 min read

2025 in focus: Top trends for school boards

By Ellen Glasgow

Explore the key challenges and trends shaping school districts in 2025, from cybersecurity and AI governance to political and social issues, and discover how to prepare effectively.

Someone planning to implement corporate governance best practices in their company

Blog

· Jan 2, 2025

· 13 min read

14 effective corporate governance best practices to implement now

By Kezia Farnham

Companies must adopt corporate governance best practices to meet growing expectations. Explore fourteen practices, their benefits and implementation strategies.

Proven ways to streamline your livestreaming processes

Blog

· Jan 2, 2025

· 6 min read

Proven ways to streamline your livestreaming process

By Meghan Broddy

Learn tips for preparing to livestream, managing the streaming process and post-meeting procedures.

Board members discussing their board succession planning policy.

Blog

· Jan 1, 2025

· 7 min read

What is a board succession planning policy?

By Meghan Day

It’s important for boards to have a board succession planning policy so that directors know how they should approach succession planning for vacancies.

Colleagues within an organization following the 21 step succession planning checklist

Blog

· Jan 1, 2025

· 8 min read

21-step succession planning checklist to smooth your next transition

By Meghan Day

Succession planning is a critical process in organizations that ensures a smooth transition of leadership. Follow our 21-step succession planning checklist to help your process.

A council meeting being held using a consent agenda

Blog

· Dec 30, 2024

· 7 min read

Consent agenda: What it is & how it saves boards time

By Meghan Day

Find out how a consent agenda, also known as a consent calendar, can transform your board meetings, with a guide on how to implement it and best practices.

Experts share advocacy tips for public facing board members

Blog

· Dec 30, 2024

· 8 min read

Experts share advocacy tips for public facing board members

By Jennifer Rose Hale

Explore essential advocacy tips for school board and city council members. Learn to connect with constituents, transform needs into action and plan effective strategies.

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