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board members discussing a strategy for board of directors succession planning

Blog

· Aug 21, 2026

· 19 min read

Board succession planning: Identifying & developing future board leaders

Writing on governance, risk, compliance and audit since 2020

By Kezia Farnham

Learn how to build a board succession plan that closes skills gaps, ensures continuity and meets director expectations.

Board members using a CEO evaluation tool to assess the CEO

Blog

· Aug 21, 2026

· 16 min read

CEO evaluation tool: Conducting a thorough board-led evaluation

By Meghan Day

Learn how to run a board-led CEO evaluation that turns confidential feedback into fair pay decisions and stronger succession planning.

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.

board members practicing effective board communication strategies

Blog

· Aug 20, 2026

· 18 min read

Effective board communication: Strategies for security, transparency and collaboration

Writing on governance, risk, compliance and audit since 2020

By Kezia Farnham

How boards secure sensitive communications, build transparency and set clear protocols with management between and during meetings.

A dictionary definition of the word 'charter' which pertains to a board committee charter.

Blog

· Aug 20, 2026

· 9 min read

What is a board committee charter?

By The Diligent team

A board committee charter defines a committee's mission, authority, responsibilities, composition and reporting. Learn how to build one.

A professional who is excited to integrate a top-down board view and GRC with a bottom-up operational view.

Blog

· Aug 20, 2026

· 10 min read

Bringing together top-down and bottom-up views of GRC

By Michael Rasmussen

Learn how to connect board-level objectives with operational risk reporting for stronger, more integrated GRC.

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.

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.

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