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Person runs an advisory board meeting using best practices

Blog

· Aug 13, 2025

· 9 min read

How to run an effective advisory board meeting

By The Diligent team

Learn to run effective advisory board meetings with our complete guide. Get agenda templates, best practices, and governance technology insights.

Two people discussing the ITIL framework

Blog

· Aug 13, 2025

· 30 min read

ITIL framework explained: what it is & how to comply

By Kezia Farnham

The ITIL Framework is a vital tool in the modern digital workplace and provides a clear structure for achieving digital transformation.

Photograph of a boardroom meeting

Blog

· Aug 12, 2025

· 4 min read

5 Key Takeaways from the 2025 Proxy Season

By Josh Black

In H1 2025, rapid market shifts, new regulations and changing activist tactics pushed boards, investors and advisors to rethink how they operate.

A chief audit executive considering the importance of internal controls.

Blog

· Aug 11, 2025

· 19 min read

Understanding internal controls: Definition, types and examples

By Kezia Farnham

Internal controls are essential for security and efficient operations. Discover everything you need to know in our guide.

create agendas for local government meeting efficiency

Blog

· Aug 11, 2025

· 6 min read

Create agendas that drive meeting efficiency: Tips for clerks

By Kristin Karel

Struggling with meeting organization? Find out how automated agendas for efficient local government meetings can streamline your council's workflow and boost transparency.

Diligent Minute Latest insights and news for mission-driven boards

Blog

· Aug 8, 2025

· 5 min read

Inclusive involvement in your district, customizable document libraries for secure storage and more

By Ellen Glasgow

Read our latest Diligent Minute newsletter: this month how to i and more.

The general counsel and corporate secretary of a business researching past IPO failures to ensure they dont make the same mistakes

Blog

· Aug 8, 2025

· 14 min read

IPO Failures: Causes, consequences and prevention

By Meghan Day

Why do IPOs fail? Beyond financials, governance infrastructure determines success. Learn hidden causes and proven strategies to avoid pitfalls.

Navigating ​b​oard ​l​eadership: The ​v​iew from the ​c​hair

Blog

· Aug 7, 2025

· 3 min read

Navigating ​b​oard ​l​eadership: The ​v​iew from the ​c​hair

By Winnie Ling

Leadership in the boardroom is a multifaceted journey that requires a blend of diverse experiences, proactive engagement, and strategic preparation.

A parent company holding a meeting about their subsidiary company

Blog

· Aug 6, 2025

· 20 min read

What is a subsidiary company? Definition, examples and FAQs

By Jessica Donohue

A subsidiary is a company that is owned or controlled by a parent or holding company. Usually, the parent company will own more than 50% of the subsidiary company. This gives the parent organization the controlling share of the subsidiary.

Where is the love? Giving CCOs a much-needed voice in the boardroom

Blog

· Aug 5, 2025

· 4 min read

Where is the love? Giving CCOs a much-needed voice in the boardroom

By Dottie Schindlinger

Compliance lapses have big repercussions, like fines, reputational damage, compromised legal standing and missed business opportunities, to name a few. 

managing multiple meetings for a clerk

Blog

· Aug 4, 2025

· 6 min read

How to manage multiple board and commission meetings (without losing your mind!)

By Janie Alexander

Managing multiple town and council meetings? Discover how Diligent Community streamlines agendas, minutes and giving public access for clerks.

The risks of insecure file-sharing platforms for school boards

Blog

· Jul 29, 2025

· 6 min read

The risks of insecure file-sharing platforms for school boards

By Diana Baker Freeman

Are you using a file-sharing platform for your school district? It may not be protecting sensitive data and may open your school board up for risk.

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