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Board members having a meeting emphasising the importance of a board succession planning template

Blog

· Aug 21, 2026

· 15 min read

Board of directors succession planning template

By Meghan Day

Build a board succession planning template with a competency matrix, candidate pipeline, chair succession guidance and NCUA rules.

Puzzle of person with switched off light bulbs and one lit lightbulb

Blog

· Aug 21, 2026

· 15 min read

Board evaluation template

Writing on governance, risk, compliance and audit since 2020

By Kezia Farnham

Board evaluation templates for the full board, committees and individual directors, plus how to run the process and act on findings.

An image of a boardroom where a corporate secretary performs many of their duties.

Blog

· Aug 21, 2026

· 18 min read

10 responsibilities of the corporate secretary in the boardroom

By Meghan Day

Discover the 10 key corporate secretary duties in the boardroom, from board support and minutes to entity governance and compliance.

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.

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.

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