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Blog

· Aug 30, 2018

· 6 min read

7 Guidelines for Ethics in Corporate Culture

By Julia Stoyanov

Those that stick to ethics as a rule will position themselves for the greatest possible amount of long-term success. Here are seven guidelines to ensuring adherence to the spirit, and not just the letter, of an ethical culture.

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Blog

· Aug 30, 2018

· 6 min read

What is the importance of a corporate governance model?

By The Diligent team

Corporate governance structures are interconnected and complex, following basic plans, to ensure a stronger and more prosperous corporation & board.

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Blog

· Aug 29, 2018

· 6 min read

Establishing a governance framework for portfolio companies

By The Diligent team

With the right directors and technology your private equity firm can better establish governance frameworks for your portfolio companies.

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Blog

· Aug 24, 2018

· 6 min read

How to improve board member development and training

By The Diligent team

A new report by McKinsey clarifies some target areas in which boards can improve their performance, board education and training programs.

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Blog

· Aug 22, 2018

· 6 min read

3 strategies for effective subsidiary management

By The Diligent team

Learn three crucial strategies employed by successful corporations to rein in the task of effective subsidiary management.

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Blog

· Aug 21, 2018

· 6 min read

The dangers of WhatsApp for board communication

By The Diligent team

Boards of directors need to make sure they use a secure messaging platform designed specifically for boards to ensure confidentiality instead of WhatsApp.

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Blog

· Aug 20, 2018

· 6 min read

What your organization needs to know about FBAR signing authority

By The Diligent team

The Report of Foreign Banks and Financial Accounts, or FBAR, is a mandatory, annual report of all offshore accounts required for any companies with overseas entities.

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Blog

· Aug 17, 2018

· 6 min read

Examples of corporate governance structures in Canada

By The Diligent team

Canada's government has set up essentially three corporate governance structures, and all three structures can benefit from board management software.

Person holds pen to their chin while reading about corporate governance and entity management on their laptop in light-filled office.

Blog

· Aug 17, 2018

· 6 min read

The relationship between corporate governance and entity management

By The Diligent team

Sophisticated technology can leverage governance best practices to help each of your entities and the broader enterprise. Learn more about the role of the governance department and practices within the emerging science of entity management.

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Blog

· Aug 16, 2018

· 6 min read

Managing conflict between school board members

By The Diligent team

School board conflicts can be addressed by drawing on the experience of other districts, and future conflicts can be prevented with the right plan in place.

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Blog

· Aug 14, 2018

· 6 min read

What is a board of directors and how does it vary by industry?

By The Diligent team

In simple terms, the board of directors definition is the governing body for a company. They are a group of people who are elected to make company decisions

Paper cut out of people holding hands representing school boards and city councils collaborating

Blog

· Aug 9, 2018

· 8 min read

How school boards can collaborate with city councils to achieve goals

By The Diligent team

Active collaboration between school boards and city councils may not be common, but it makes them both more fruitful servants of the community they share.

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