Diligent launches global think-tank to improve governance pratices

KUALA LUMPUR: Diligent Corporation – has launched the Diligent Institute – a groundbreaking think tank dedicated to filling a void for today’s board directors around a global perspective on governance to improve governance practices worldwide.

Diligent Institute is the global governance research arm of Diligent Corporation, whose corporate governance products are used by more than 500,000 individuals in 14,000 organisations across 90 countries, a statement said.

It provides board directors and executive teams with industry-leading global research on governance practices to better inform decision-making, enabling organisations to drive increased environmental and social impact and long-term value.

“This one-of-a-kind organisation equips leaders with game-changing information and research, giving them the tools to make more insightful, strategic decisions that drive their businesses forward,” said Diligent Chief Executive Officer, Brian Stafford.

Through its quantitative surveys, case studies and interviews with leading professionals and experts, the Institute improves the transparency, accountability and efficiency of businesses world-wide.

The Institute provides insight from a global panel of board directors on many pressing board service questions from their peers in the Ask a Director series. It has also assembled an Advisory Board with membership spanning industries and geographies to guide the Institute.

Diligent is the leading Enterprise Governance Management provider of secure corporate governance and collaboration solutions for boards and senior executives. More details on www. diligent.com - Bernama