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Blog

· Dec 31, 2025

· 8 min read

2026 in focus: Top trends for school boards

By Ellen Glasgow

Top priorities for K‑12 boards in 2026: AI governance, future‑ready learning, financial stewardship & community trust. See what boards can do now to lead.

Meet the Diligent People of Purpose

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· Dec 31, 2025

· 14 min read

Meet the Diligent People of Purpose 2025

By Ellen Glasgow

Our People of Purpose series is a monthly program that highlights our Diligent Community team members who are here to support you. Each month, you’ll meet the friendly faces — both familiar and new — who work hard to help you reach your goals and make your experience better.

diligent community champions

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· Dec 31, 2025

· 8 min read

Find out who we're celebrating as this month’s Community Champion 2025

By Ellen Glasgow

Our Diligent mission-driven organization Community Champions program celebrates the positive impact of leaders and their impact on their local communities

accessibility regulations for public organizations

Blog

· Dec 24, 2025

· 9 min read

Accessibility regulations: what publicly elected boards need to know

By Jeff Schaefer

Discover key ADA and WCAG rules and practical steps public boards can take to improve accessibility, reduce risk and enhance community engagement.

seasonal events for public sector

Blog

· Dec 23, 2025

· 10 min read

Don’t miss celebrating these seasonal events for public boards

By Jeff Schaefer

Seasonal events foster engagement with employees and community members. Here are the best reasons to celebrate along with a handy list of events for 2025

GRC professionals making the business case for improved internal controls

Blog

· Dec 23, 2025

· 5 min read

Maximising ROI: The business case for improving internal controls

See how clearer controls, better evidence and first‑line ownership help leaders reduce surprises and prepare for the UK Corporate Governance Code update in 2026

colleagues discussing the importance of a common controls framework

Blog

· Dec 19, 2025

· 10 min read

Cloud controls framework: Build once, certify many times

By The Diligent team

Learn how a cloud controls framework streamlines SOC 2, ISO 27001 and FedRAMP certifications while reducing audit fatigue.

Professional using the three lines of defense in risk management

Blog

· Dec 19, 2025

· 13 min read

Three lines of defense in risk management: A framework for enterprise governance

By Kezia Farnham

Master the three lines of defense model for enterprise risk management. Learn roles, best practices and AI-powered solutions.

Activists focus on cutting costs

Blog

· Dec 19, 2025

· 5 min read

IN-DEPTH: Activists focus on cost cuts as deal flow delayed

By Jason Booth

With valuation high, the economy slowing and the M&A outlook uncertain, activist investors are returning to a familiar playbook: cutting costs.

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Blog

· Dec 18, 2025

· 14 min read

Strategic risk: 9 examples and how to tackle them

By Kezia Farnham

Learn what strategic risk is, explore nine examples of strategic risk and discover how to identify and mitigate threats to your business strategy.

Businessman leading risk meeting in office

Blog

· Dec 18, 2025

· 6 min read

From frameworks to fundamentals: rethinking risk in 2026

By The Diligent team

Compliance is rising, but real exposure is growing. Discover why checklist approaches fall short in 2026 and how teams can strengthen resilience where it matters most.

From risk to strategy: The governance agenda for 2026

Blog

· Dec 18, 2025

· 4 min read

From risk to strategy: The governance agenda for 2026

By Dottie Schindlinger

Discover five governance shifts shaping 2026 — from real-time oversight and continuous assurance to AI governance and integration readiness — and why boards that act now will lead with confidence

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