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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.

Interview with Sierra Club Foundation

Blog

· Jul 25, 2025

· 5 min read

IN-DEPTH: Q&A with Sierra Club Foundation on recent break with BlackRock

By Antoinette Giblin

An interview with Paul Rissman, an emeritus board member of the Sierra Club Foundation, on the group's recent decision to break away from BlackRock.

A compliance team holding a meeting to discuss the NIST AI Risk Management Framework

Blog

· Jul 24, 2025

· 22 min read

NIST AI Risk Management Framework: A simple guide to smarter AI governance

Writing on governance, risk, compliance and audit since 2020

By Kezia Farnham

Explore NIST AI Risk Management Framework: key features, industry impact, pros/cons, regulatory role, and how tech helps secure your AI future.

Risk blind spots are growing — 4 moves GCs can make to close the gap

Blog

· Jul 22, 2025

· 4 min read

Risk blind spots are growing — 4 moves GCs can make to close the gap

By Dottie Schindlinger

Do today’s governance leaders have a similarly fragmented view of business risk?

Board members discussing their advisory board meeting minutes template.

Blog

· Jul 22, 2025

· 15 min read

Your guide to advisory board meeting minutes (with template)

Writing on governance, risk, compliance and audit since 2020

By Kezia Farnham

Master advisory board meeting minutes with our guide — get best practices, easy tips, and a free template for effective record-keeping and governance.

Legal challenges for proxy advisors and stewardship teams

Blog

· Jul 18, 2025

· 6 min read

IN-DEPTH: Proxy advisors, stewardship teams face new legal challenges

By Josh Black

Since 2016, proxy advisory firms have come under sustained pressure from regulators, corporate lobby groups, and politicians, writes Josh Black.

Professional considering the points of the mergers and acquisitions due diligence checklist.

Blog

· Jul 17, 2025

· 27 min read

A comprehensive guide to M&A due diligence with a 20-point checklist

By Jessica Donohue

What is M&A due diligence? Plus, a 20-point checklist to help you successfully navigate your next merger or acquisition.

Teamwork among diverse business people in office meeting

Blog

· Jul 17, 2025

· 6 min read

The governance gap: Why public markets demand more than disclosure

Discover how effective governance, beyond mere disclosure, empowers companies to thrive in public markets. Learn to build trust, navigate regulations, and achieve long-term value with insights from Barry Gamble.

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