Are articles of incorporation the same as articles of organization? Key differences explained
By Kezia Farnham
Articles of incorporation form corporations and articles of organization form LLCs. See the key differences and what stays the same.
Blog
· Aug 24, 2026
· 19 min read
Ad hoc committee: when to form one and how to run it right
By Kezia Farnham
What an ad hoc committee is, how it differs from a standing committee, what authority it holds and how boards form, run and dissolve one.
Blog
· Aug 24, 2026
· 10 min read
AI governance for government: A practical guide for public bodies
By Kezia Farnham
AI governance for government explained: Frameworks, OMB and NIST mandates and how federal, state and local bodies oversee AI adoption.
Blog
· Aug 24, 2026
· 16 min read
Enterprise risk management software for financial institutions: A 2026 buyer's guide
By Kezia Farnham
Compare enterprise risk management software for financial institutions: buyer criteria, costs, board reporting and examiner readiness.
Blog
· Aug 24, 2026
· 6 min read
IN-DEPTH: Counting the cost of CEO transition
By Jason Booth
Blog
· Aug 21, 2026
· 16 min read
CIS Controls: Your complete guide to the top 18
By Jessica Donohue
Learn what the 18 CIS Controls cover, how Implementation Groups work and how they map to NIST, PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR and ISO 27001.
Blog
· Aug 21, 2026
· 12 min read
Retiring or departing board members checklist
By The Diligent team
A step-by-step offboarding checklist for boards: what to prepare before a board member departs, at the final meeting and after the seat is vacated.
Blog
· Aug 21, 2026
· 20 min read
Fiduciary duties 101: A comprehensive guide for directors and board members
By Meghan Day
Learn the fiduciary duties of directors, common breaches, legal consequences and 11 tips to protect your board from liability.
Blog
· Aug 21, 2026
· 19 min read
Board portal: The 2026 guide
By Meghan Day
Secure platform for board documents, meetings, e-voting and governance. 2026 guide covering features, benefits and FAQs.
Blog
· Aug 21, 2026
· 12 min read
Board of directors in a hospital: Who runs a hospital and how boards are composed
By The Diligent team
Learn who runs a hospital, how boards are composed and what drives independence, clinical representation and governance.
Blog
· Aug 21, 2026
· 10 min read
Annual general meeting (AGM): A comprehensive guide with key steps
By Meghan Day
An AGM is a formal meeting legally required to be held annually by a company, organization or institution that details the financial performance and plans.
Blog
· Aug 21, 2026
· 11 min read
Abstain from voting at a board meeting: What it means and how abstentions are counted
By Meghan Day
Learn what it means to abstain from a board vote, how abstentions are counted and best practices for handling them.