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Transforming school board governance with the power of technology

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· Jan 3, 2024

· 5 min read

Transforming school board governance with the power of technology

By Diana Baker Freeman

We explore the transformative role that technology — and specifically a robust board meeting management portal — can play in school board governance.

An executive discussing the differences between the CEO vs. Chairman of the Board

Blog

· Jan 2, 2024

· 9 min read

CEO vs. chairman: How are they different?

By Jessica Donohue

What are the core responsibilities of the CEO vs. chairman, and how do their roles differ?

diligent community champions

Blog

· Jan 1, 2024

· 12 min read

Find out who we celebrated as our 2024 Community Champions

By Ellen Glasgow

Find out who we celebrated as our 2024 Community Champions

council member onboarding with technology

Blog

· Dec 28, 2023

· 6 min read

Ease council member onboarding with technology

By Diana Baker Freeman

When it comes to onboarding new council members, using modern technology can help set expectations and make new council members feel comfortable in their roles

compliance professional reads about new laws and regulations expected in 2024

Blog

· Dec 21, 2023

· 5 min read

Big laws to watch in 2024: What compliance professionals need to know

By Kristy Grant-Hart

Discover five laws compliance professionals should watch in 2024, from new sanctions to emerging AI regulations.

The CEO of a small business reviewing internal controls

Blog

· Dec 21, 2023

· 10 min read

29 key internal controls for small businesses

By Kezia Farnham

Internal controls are commonly spoken about in the context of large companies, but they are equally vital for small businesses. Discover 29 internal controls for small businesses.

A member of a proxy advisory firm speaking to an investor

Blog

· Dec 21, 2023

· 8 min read

Proxy advisory firms: What they are & why you should care

By Kezia Farnham

Proxy advisory firms are governance experts and play a crucial role in shareholder and investor decision-making. Learn more about what they are and why you should care.

proxy advisors walking together and discussing the 2024 proxy season

Blog

· Dec 20, 2023

· 5 min read

Diligent Market Intelligence’s Advisor Awards: What leading advisors predict for the 2024 proxy season

By Rebecca Sherratt

Discover the winners of the 2023 DMI Advisor Awards, which recognize the most prolific law and proxy solicitation firms in the activism space.

board director using technology to guide GRC decision-making

Blog

· Dec 20, 2023

· 4 min read

GRC decision-making in the data age: Are leaders ready to help businesses thrive through big data, AI and automation?

By The Diligent team

Learn how boards, executive teams and governance professionals are introducing technology to support data-driven decision-making in the business and boardroom.

Expert tips for leveraging data for school board budgets

Blog

· Dec 19, 2023

· 12 min read

Expert tips for leveraging data for school board budgets

By Diana Baker Freeman

For school board members planning budgets, best practices include having a working knowledge of the budget and following a schedule

a young compliance professional works on continuous career development

Blog

· Dec 18, 2023

· 3 min read

Continuous growth and development: The keys to success in compliance

By Tom Fox

Alexander Cotoia of the Volkov Law Group and compliance expert Tom Fox explore the importance of continuous growth and development for compliance professionals.

Practical ways for municipalities to build public trust

Blog

· Dec 18, 2023

· 6 min read

Practical ways for municipalities to build public trust

By Diana Baker Freeman

To build trust, municipalities must prioritize transparency, accountability and responsiveness. Here are practical ways to foster trust among citizens.

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