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Secure and efficient governance for mission-driven organizations

Board Effect

With diverse stakeholder groups and growing expectations around environmental, social and governance (ESG), diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), cybersecurity and other intangible goals, MDOs face a unique challenge in demonstrating their impact. ” – Kara Klement, Director of Governance at Texas Health Resources 2. .”

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How Kip Lewis of Austin, Texas Found Success After Failure

The Startup Magazine

Austin, Texas, USA downtown skyline. Since that time, Kip Lewis has repeated the process with more than 2,000 other RV and mobile home parks in and around Austin, Texas. Kip Lewis took decisive action by implementing the wage change on his own and not waiting to see what local government or even other business owners would do.

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Find out who the Diligent Modern Governance 100 Award winners are

Board Effect

We are so pleased to announce the Diligent Modern Governance 100 (MG100) Award winners for this year. The MG100 Awards, as they’re commonly known, celebrate the exceptional contributions of governance, risk, audit, compliance and ESG professionals around the world. Why do we give MG100 Awards?

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Meet the speakers coming to Elevate 2024: Erin Brockovich tops the bill!

Board Effect

We are excited to announce an impressive lineup of speakers for Elevate 2024 (formerly Modern Governance Summit), taking place September 8-11 at the Marriott Marquis in Houston, Texas. Brian Stafford – As President & CEO of Diligent, Brian Stafford’s insights into the future of governance are invaluable.

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I am a proud Mexican-American “Tejano” who grew up in South Texas.

Austin Startup

I love you New England, but Texas is calling me home Why we Moved Back To Texas I love you New England, but Texas is calling me home I am a proud Mexican-American “Tejano” who grew up in South Texas. As a teenager I moved away from Texas to Chicago to put myself through school and find opportunity outside of South Texas.

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Celebrate excellence in governance: Nominate a leader for the Modern Governance 100 Awards!

Board Effect

We are thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the Diligent Modern Governance 100 Awards. The MG100 Awards, as they’re commonly known, is a prestigious recognition program celebrating the exceptional contributions of governance, risk, audit and compliance professionals around the world. What happens next?

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Cybersecurity Skills Gap: Solutions to Fill the Talent Void

The Startup Magazine

According to a government website, there are more than 641,000 active apprentices in the US. California has the largest number of apprentices, with over 82,500, followed by Texas, Ohio, and Illinois. Are There Any Government Initiatives Aimed at Addressing the Cybersecurity Skills Gap?