Diligent, a leading Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) SaaS company, has introduced innovative new features within the Diligent One Platform designed to improve board meeting efficiency, preparation, and strategic decision-making. These updates include AI Smart Prep capabilities, Google Drive integration, and an expanded Education & Templates Library to empower boards and leadership teams to remain agile in a complex and rapidly evolving business environment.
These new tools are tailored to help leadership and board members meet their governance responsibilities with greater efficiency, improved oversight, and strategic insights.
New Features to Enhance Board Meeting Efficiency
1. AI Smart Prep: Strategic Decision-Making with AI Insights
- Purpose: AI Smart Prep offers directors and board members tailored question recommendations and draft responses in preparation for meetings.
- How it Works: Leveraging AI, it analyzes leadership and board content to suggest insightful, strategic questions that drive strategic dialogue and improve meeting preparedness.
2. Google Drive Integration for Simpler, Faster Board Preparation
- Diligent has integrated with Google Drive to allow users to securely upload documents directly into board books.
- Benefits:
- Reduces preparation time by streamlining document sharing.
- Encourages collaboration by enabling team members to upload files easily.
- Empowers board members and teams to prepare with speed and security.
3. Education & Templates Library: 150+ Governance Resources
Diligent has expanded its Education & Templates Library to include over 150 tailored resources to address emerging governance areas such as:
- Artificial Intelligence: Guidance for board members on navigating AI risks and opportunities.
- Cyber Risk: Tools for building cyber literacy and organizational resilience.
- Board Structure & Governance: Best practices to improve board operations and leadership strategies.
- Private, Public & Pre-IPO Challenges: Strategic insights for varying organizational stages.
4. New Director & Officer Questionnaire Templates
- Developed in partnership with Goodwin, these templates help organizations meet regulatory compliance requirements effectively.
- Designed to streamline data collection and regulatory response.
5. Board Evaluation & Assessment Questionnaire Templates
- Created by the Diligent Institute, these templates aim to ensure boards and leadership meet governance responsibilities with ease and strategic foresight.
Why These Tools Matter: Keeping Leaders Informed and Agile
AI’s Role in Simplifying Complex Workflows
The integration of AI into board preparation allows leaders to harness data insights without technical expertise. AI Smart Prep ensures teams are prepared with strategic insights and focus areas, improving the quality of board discussions.
Addressing Emerging Risks through Education
The expanded Education & Templates Library equips leaders with strategic tools and insights to address critical risks, such as cyber threats and AI governance, enhancing preparedness in rapidly shifting regulatory landscapes.
Simplifying Compliance with Tools & Templates
Diligent has prioritized ease of use by offering accessible and comprehensive templates that support boards in navigating regulatory requirements efficiently.
Executive Insights: Strategic Commitment to Innovation
Nithya Das, Chief Legal and Chief Administrative Officer at Diligent, commented on these advancements:
“Diligent’s new Education & Templates Library, AI-powered capabilities and leading integrations reflect our commitment to providing boards and executives with the practical tools and expert guidance needed to navigate today’s complex governance environment.”
These tools aim to support leaders in reducing costs, improving efficiency, and building strategic resilience.
Diligent’s latest feature updates—AI Smart Prep, Google Drive integration, and expanded governance resources—demonstrate its commitment to helping boards and leadership teams optimize decision-making, reduce costs, and enhance preparedness in the face of emerging risks and regulatory changes.
