Governance

Trusted board leadership: Four signals that separate leaders from managers
Join Kathryn Henry and Dottie Schindlinger in this insightful fireside chat from Diligent Elevate 2026, as they discuss the four key signals that distinguish trusted leaders from managers in the boardroom, emphasizing the importance of service-oriented leadership and the ability to navigate unspoken dynamics for effective governance.

Action item tracker template: Board meeting guide for governance teams
Simplify your board meeting follow-ups with our customizable Excel action item tracker template. Capture, assign, and track all action items in one organized place, ensuring accountability and visibility while adapting it to your governance processes. Download now to enhance your board team's efficiency and communication.

Board risk oversight checklist: Practical template for corporate directors
Enhance your board's risk oversight with this practical checklist designed for corporate directors. It provides a structured approach to identify, assess, and mitigate key risks while aligning risk appetite with strategic goals. Download now to improve governance, reporting quality, and embed a robust risk culture across your organization.

More obligations, the same team: New global data reveals why entity compliance is under structural strain
Discover how entity compliance teams can thrive under pressure with insights from Diligent's Global State of Legal Entity Compliance Benchmark Report. Learn about the challenges faced by governance professionals, the evolving role of AI, and strategies for scaling operations effectively while maintaining control and visibility. Download the full report to benchmark your function and unlock the potential of smarter entity management.

Global State of Legal Entity Compliance 2026 report
Discover the latest insights on legal entity compliance in the 2026 report, designed for governance leaders navigating complex mandates. Benefit from data-driven analysis and practitioner perspectives to transform your entity governance model, assess AI readiness, and prioritize strategic improvements. Download now to chart a practical path towards intelligent compliance.

Forrester Wave™: Diligent Named a Leader in GRC Platforms, Q2 2026
Diligent has been named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Governance, Risk, and Compliance Platforms, Q2 2026, recognized for its exceptional AI integration and strong capabilities in risk management, audit, and compliance. This marks Diligent's position as one of the only GRC providers acknowledged as a Leader by all five major independent analyst firms, underscoring its commitment to innovation and decision-making support in the GRC landscape.

Forrester Wave™ GRC Platforms Q2 2026 Report | Diligent
This Forrester Wave™ report provides independent analysis to help GRC leaders evaluate the most significant platforms in the category. See why Diligent was named a Leader — with the highest scores possible across the criteria of platform use of AI and AI agents, risk identification, risk intelligence, risk quantification audit management, compliance management and enterprise risk management (ERM) — and what that means for you.

Tech expertise in the boardroom: AI, risk and the “governance concert”
In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, board member and technologist Roosevelt Giles shares a practical roadmap for boards grappling with AI, cybersecurity, and the broader tech revolution reshaping corporate value. Giles explains why every CEO is now effectively a technology CEO—and why boards must rapidly catch up.

What’s new with Diligent: Board prep, entity records and risk oversight
Discover the latest updates from Diligent that streamline board preparation and enhance entity management, ensuring clarity and efficiency in your governance workflows. With new agenda templates, AI-generated content, and improved document previews, GCs and board admins can navigate complex tasks with greater confidence and speed. Explore how these updates can transform your compliance and board processes today.














