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Two colleagues discussing how to be an authentic LGBTQ+ ally and avoid rainbow washing.

Blog

· Nov 16, 2022

· 7 min read

Rainbow washing: What it is & how to be an authentic LGBTQ+ ally

By Kezia Farnham

Discover examples of rainbow washing, how to avoid it and five ways companies can make DEI a year-round investment.

Man considers how to get ESG right

Blog

· Nov 11, 2022

· 6 min read

The world hangs in the balance: What boards should do to get ESG right

By Aarthi Natarajan

Today's ESG challenges require a collective response from companies, the public and the government.

A group feeling empowered to lead with purpose.

Blog

· Nov 10, 2022

· 5 min read

Leading with purpose: Kimberly Richardson

By Diana Baker Freeman

Kimberly Richardson shares her biggest takeaway from COVID-19 and how leading with purpose guides her in the role of assistant city manager for Peoria, Illinois.

Lisa Edwards

Blog

· Nov 9, 2022

· 3 min read

Why I Serve: Lisa Edwards

By Diana Baker Freeman

Diligent President and COO Lisa Edwards shares why she serves, and how the right tools can help drive purpose.

school board members discussing cybersecurity training

Blog

· Nov 8, 2022

· 6 min read

How school boards can best mitigate cyber risks

By The Diligent team

By developing effective policies, procedures and standards, school boards can work to mitigate serious cyber risks.

Woman reading about new sec requirements for investment advisers

Blog

· Nov 8, 2022

· 2 min read

New SEC proposal outlines oversight requirements for services outsourced by investment advisers

By The Diligent team

The SEC has proposed a new rule to prohibit investment advisers from outsourcing certain services and functions without conducting due diligence and monitoring.

Person typing on laptop with graphic overlay of cybersecurity symbols jointed together like a mind map above keyboard

Blog

· Nov 8, 2022

· 6 min read

Mind the gap: How to create a cyber risk framework for your public board

By The Diligent team

With a fully secure board portal and a clear vision, school boards can reduce their cyber risk with a rigorous framework of measurements and corrections.

Local government officials agreeing on how to best track communication effectiveness.

Blog

· Nov 4, 2022

· 5 min read

How can local governments track communication effectiveness?

By The Diligent team

Communication effectiveness goes a long way toward developing trust between local governments and the people they serve.

woman applying agenda management best practices

Blog

· Nov 4, 2022

· 6 min read

How clerks can apply agenda management for lighter workloads

By The Diligent team

The municipal clerk's job is a fast-paced, multifaceted career that requires much multitasking and squeezing work in every minute that they can.

Two professionals discussing the differences between proactive and reactive governance.

Blog

· Nov 4, 2022

· 7 min read

Compare and contrast: Proactive vs. reactive governance

By The Diligent team

Learning the benefits of proactive and consequences of reactive governance puts the importance of governance intelligence into perspective.

Colleagues discussing 12 limitations of internal controls

Blog

· Nov 1, 2022

· 9 min read

12 limitations of internal controls and how to overcome them

By Kezia Farnham

Our guide walks you through the limitations of internal controls testing and what you need to do to overcome them.

Risk professionals discussing the top 18 CIS controls

Blog

· Oct 24, 2022

· 8 min read

CIS controls: Your complete guide to the top 18

By Jessica Donohue

Discover the top 18 CIS controls and how to implement them.

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