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In a year defined by rapid regulatory change and digital transformation, board directors, business leaders and practitioners are turning to proven, practical corporate governance resources to streamline governance and drive results.
Diligent’s Education & Templates Library has become the go-to hub for directors, executives, company secretaries, and governance professionals seeking expert-validated templates, educational courses, and training. Here are the top 10 most popular Education & Templates Library content items in 2025 — each designed to save time, save time, reduce risk, and empower directors and governance professionals to lead with confidence.
A well-structured annual board meeting calendar is the backbone of effective governance. This course and ready-to-use template provide a clear, year-long schedule for board and committee meetings, ensuring that all critical topics —strategy, financial reporting, risk, and compliance — are addressed on time. By using this tool, boards gain clarity, enhance legal compliance, and build stakeholder confidence, all while following global best practices adaptable to any organization.
Accurate, consistent board meeting minutes are a legal requirement and a foundation of good governance. This template standardizes the recording of discussions, decisions, and action items, ensuring compliance and accountability. It’s customizable for different jurisdictions and helps boards maintain a clear, defensible record for future reference and regulatory review.
This template, created in partnership with Compensia, outlines a typical annual cycle for compensation committee activities, from reviewing executive pay and incentive plans to conducting risk assessments and preparing for shareholder meetings. It keeps committees organized, ensures timely compliance with regulations, and supports transparent, fair, and effective executive compensation practices.
As AI becomes integral to governance, this template helps organizations establish a framework for ethical, transparent, and responsible AI use. Covering data privacy, risk management, compliance, and ongoing monitoring, it aligns AI initiatives with legal obligations and stakeholder expectations, while mitigating risks like bias and data security.
This practical video walks board leaders through a step-by-step process for creating focused, productive meeting agendas. A well-structured agenda helps boards prioritize critical issues, maximize their time, and drive better decision-making—making it an essential resource for any board chair or administrator.
The Diligent Enterprise Risk Management Certification prepares board directors, CROs and risk practitioners to effectively oversee risks and implement robust enterprise risk management processes. The ERM Certification is CPD accredited and awards 10 - 12 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits upon completion, alongside a certificate of completion, a verified digital LinkedIn badge and sample proxy statement language.
A clear, standardized board resolution template ensures that formal decisions — such as approvals, appointments, and policy changes — are documented in a legally compliant and easily referenceable format. This is essential for regulatory reviews and defending board actions in the future.
Continuous director development is a hallmark of high-performing boards. This template helps boards plan and track director training and development activities across the year, covering governance, risk, finance, compliance, and emerging technologies. It ensures directors stay current with best practices and regulatory requirements.
Effective onboarding accelerates new director engagement and reduces compliance risks. This checklist, developed in partnership with Spencer Stuart, guides organizations through the process, ensuring new directors receive all necessary information, training, and introductions to fulfill their roles effectively and contribute from day one.
This comprehensive, year-round agenda template, developed in partnership with Ethics & Boards, helps audit and risk committees systematically address all critical oversight responsibilities, from financial reporting and internal controls to risk assessments and compliance reviews. It supports robust risk management and ensures nothing falls through the cracks.
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