Create an effective governance framework

Understanding the right structure for your board and committees is essential for driving effective governance. Develop governance excellence with this library featuring short courses, best practice templates and videos. Designed for boards, leaders and practitioners, learn how to design and implement an effective governance structure and understand how to create and optimize board committees.

On-demand learning tracks

Our Board and Committee Structure Education and Templates Library is your go-to resource for mastering the knowledge and tools you need to effectively structure your board operations. Whether you’re a seasoned director, a forward-thinking practitioner or a leader ready to embrace the future, our short courses, best practice templates and videos empower you to confidently implement an optimized governance structure.

Choose your path and educate yourself. Tracks are built specifically to educate directors, leadership and practitioners in their oversight and day-to-day responsibilities and provide templatized resources to build effective governance processes.

Build effective board and committee governance programs 

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Board and committee structure

Setting up the right board and committee structure is key to effective governance and decision-making. Learn the fundamental roles and responsibilities of different committees and how they contribute to overall board effectiveness and understand how to establish the right committee structure for your organization.

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Committee charters

A well-defined committee charter is essential for ensuring clarity, accountability, and effective decision-making within board operations. Learn the key components and purpose of a committee charter and discover how to write clear, concise charters using best practice templates.

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Board and committee calendars and agendas 

Effective board and committee meetings start with well-planned calendars and agendas. Learn how to develop annual board and committee calendars using templates that align with your organization’s goals, ensuring timely and efficient meetings. Understand how to craft focused, strategic agendas that prioritize critical issues, drive productive discussions, and keep meetings on track.

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Compensation committee 

Learn the key responsibilities of the compensation committee, including setting executive compensation, performance metrics, and aligning pay with long-term organizational strategy. Access best practice templates to structure key workflows effectively and gain insights into how to design effective compensation committee charters.

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Nominating and governance committee

Learn the key duties of the nominating and governance committee, including nominating board members, ensuring board diversity, and overseeing governance policies and practices. Access best practice templates to strengthen the committee’s effectiveness and governance practices.

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Audit committee 

Learn the key responsibilities of the Audit Committee, including overseeing financial reporting, internal controls, and the audit process to ensure accuracy and transparency. Access best practice templates to structure key workflows effectively and gain insights into how to design effective audit committee charters.

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In today’s competitive business landscape, the compensation committee plays a critical role in organizational strategy and governance. The Diligent Institute Human Capital, Compensation and Culture Certification equips board members, HR professionals, and executives with the essential knowledge to design, oversee, and evaluate executive pay structures, CEO evaluations and human capital risks.

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