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risk management for public boards

Blog

· May 28, 2025

· 8 min read

Risk management for public boards: What you need to know

By Mason Offenberger

Explore how public boards can enhance risk management, from cyber threats to financial instability, using strategic planning and technology.

Interview with SEC commissioner

Blog

· May 23, 2025

· 6 min read

IN-DEPTH: Q&A with SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce

By Will Arnot

As debate continues around the merits and drawbacks of potential reforms to Rule 14a-8, DMI discusses the shareholder proposal process with Hester Peirce, commissioner at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Business people having a serious conversation

Blog

· May 23, 2025

· 3 min read

Director confidence hits record low: Here’s what you can do now

By Dottie Schindlinger

U.S. public company directors are less confident than earlier this year, according to the March 2025 DCI. Learn what actions boards can take now.

Female legal professional looking at an AI prompt on a computer screen

Blog

· May 23, 2025

· 5 min read

How general counsels are stepping up as unlikely AI champions

By Hope Cannon

Discover how general counsels are emerging as unexpected leaders in AI adoption, driving innovation, compliance, and strategic decision-making across organizations.

Building financial confidence for oversight for public boards

Blog

· May 23, 2025

· 7 min read

Key steps for public boards for building financial confidence for oversight

By Ellen Glasgow

School boards must actively engage in financial oversight, understand key financial statements, and foster an ethical culture to ensure sound budgeting and prevent fraud.

Director Confidence Index May 2025

Blog

· May 22, 2025

· 3 min read

Director Confidence Index: May 2025

By Melanie Nolen

Our Q2 polling data with Corporate Board Member finds U.S. public company board members slightly more optimistic in their 12-month forecasts than in Q1, though most continue to expect a recession in the near term.

Diligent Minute Latest insights and news for mission-driven boards

Blog

· May 22, 2025

· 4 min read

How to use board development for greater impact, take control of your policy management and more

By Ellen Glasgow

Read our latest Diligent Minute newsletter: this month how board development improves impact and more.

A public school board utilizing best practices for developing school board policy.

Blog

· May 22, 2025

· 7 min read

Developing school board policy: What is best practice?

By Sarah Gutierrez

How can your school board ensure you follow best practice in policy creation and governance?

risk-professionals-strategy-meeting

Blog

· May 20, 2025

· 6 min read

The risk conversation has changed — here's why your strategy should too

By Scott Bridgen

Is your risk management strategy outdated? Discover why the risk conversation has changed and how to adapt your approach to protect your business in today's evolving threat landscape.

AI insights from the Diligent Institute

Blog

· May 19, 2025

· 4 min read

AI insights from the Diligent Institute

By Kira Ciccarelli

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how companies operate, presenting both tremendous opportunities and new challenges for boards and leadership teams. As rapid advancement requires proactive oversight, Diligent Institute’s latest research provides a snapshot of how organizations and their boards are responding—and what actions they should consider next.

The Wall Street Journal's Top 250 Board Directors report highlights Diligent Market Intelligence's data and insights.

Blog

· May 19, 2025

· 6 min read

Celebrating the work of directors: The Wall Street Journal's Top 250 Board Directors report

By Josh Black

The Wall Street Journal's Top 250 Board Directors report highlights Diligent Market Intelligence's data and insights.

a day in the life of a school board secretary

Blog

· May 19, 2025

· 8 min read

A day in the life of a school board secretary

By Jennifer Rose Hale

Explore the essential role of school board secretaries who ensure smooth, compliant and transparent board meetings, from agenda prep to minute-taking to public communication.

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