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- Industry: Chemicals
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Monthly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Essential platform for board governance.
Reviewed on 2022/09/13
It was quite positive. Before this software creating board packs was extremely manual and needed a...
It was quite positive. Before this software creating board packs was extremely manual and needed a lot of user intervention. Any updates that came in late were in risk of not making it in. there was always the possibioity of incorrect packs being used by members. Storing them was also a pain.
Pros
It allows you to signup for only the modules that you need. It is cloud based and can be used on any device with a browser as well as native iOS apps. It is very easy to create and update books and to keep them updated across all users to ensure the most recent pack is available.
Cons
Some of the user/committee setup needs to be done by customer service. While they are quite responsive it seems unneccessary and they are improving on this. If you have a small board/irregular meetings it may be costly for you.
- Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Monthly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Efficient Way to Create Board Books
Reviewed on 2024/12/18
It has saved me many many hours when it comes to compiling and distributing board books before each...
It has saved me many many hours when it comes to compiling and distributing board books before each meeting. Especially love that you can replace/edit a document rather quickly and easily without disrupting the order/pagination of the book like it would have occurred when compiling a book using Word or Adobe.
Pros
Makes creating board books easy and efficient.
Cons
Would like a better graphic user interface (GUI).
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BoardPaqReasons for Switching to Diligent Boards
CEO had used Diligent on another board he serves on and liked the ease of it.- Industry: Financial Services
- Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 3.0 /10
Implementation Communication Lacking/Many Opportunities for Improvement
Reviewed on 2024/12/19
The contact pre-contract signing communication was relentless, since signing it's difficult to get...
The contact pre-contract signing communication was relentless, since signing it's difficult to get timely responses, and have not received any responses from sales team since signing.
Pros
Uploading of documents is easy; dashboard is a nice feature.
Cons
Does not have the capabilities that were confirmed in pre-contract discussions/demos; unable to edit or rename documents directly in Diligent Boards portal; admin module is not user friendly.
- Industry: Insurance
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Must have products for boards
Reviewed on 2024/10/18
Great product for supporting several boards
Great product for supporting several boards
Pros
Ease of use. Secure place to keep board materials.
Cons
Price per user. Difference between app and web version.
- Industry: Automotive
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Great system, easy to use and sleek
Reviewed on 2024/12/18
I've had a good experience using Diligent Boards as an administrator. The users I support have...
I've had a good experience using Diligent Boards as an administrator. The users I support have never expressed frustration using the system as it's very straightforward. The changes I make apply right away (I know some systems require an overnight update to display changes).
Pros
The portal is easy to use (e.g., creating books; adding or removing users).
Cons
Limited number of users (would cost more); downloaded presentation has extra borders I find annoying
Alternatives Considered
Google DriveReasons for Switching to Diligent Boards
Diligent is easier to use - we were thinking of cost savings measures, but decided to renew Diligent Boards.- Industry: Financial Services
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Easy tool for Board packages
Reviewed on 2024/12/18
Pros
The organization of the resources on the dashboard, being able to administer user profiles, and the ease of uploading documents for the Board package.
Cons
I don't have anything that I dislike about the platform.
- Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Kristina Osborne review of Diligent Boards
Reviewed on 2025/01/08
As mentioned above, we are very satisfied with Diligent and often recommend to others in the same...
As mentioned above, we are very satisfied with Diligent and often recommend to others in the same industry.
Pros
Very intuitive, easy to use and we receive great technical support from the team
Cons
Would like to have ability to keep notes if document is replaced after feature has been used. Happy to provide more information about this.
- Industry: Banking
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Diligent Boards has been a professional life-saver!
Reviewed on 2024/12/18
It has made our D&O Questionnaire process so much simpler and efficient. Truly a life-saver at year...
It has made our D&O Questionnaire process so much simpler and efficient. Truly a life-saver at year end!
Pros
It is incredibly user-friendly and comprehensible, so much so, that I rarely need to reach out for assistance regarding functionality. Further, the customer service is responsive with impressive follow-through.
Cons
Occasionally there will be an unexpected update to the system, but only once did this cause and issue and it was quickly remedied by the team.
- Industry: Food Production
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Diligent Customer Satisfaction Feedback
Reviewed on 2024/12/19
Good and makes my everyday work effecient and effective. Also I am used to Diligent so much that it...
Good and makes my everyday work effecient and effective. Also I am used to Diligent so much that it is part if daily office work
Pros
User friendly, easy accessibility and prompt customer service
Cons
Sometimes it becomes too slow in performance and there is lag in performance
- Industry: Financial Services
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Diligent Service
Reviewed on 2024/12/21
I am very happy with Diligent -- I have no complaints with it
I am very happy with Diligent -- I have no complaints with it
Pros
Easy sign on, intuitive to navigate and good customer support when needed
Cons
I don't have any issues with Diligent -- nothing problematic comes to mind
- Industry: Legal Services
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Diligent Board Portal
Reviewed on 2024/08/26
It has been an incredible experience. The platform itself is second to none and the customer...
It has been an incredible experience. The platform itself is second to none and the customer service support team is incredible.
Pros
How intuitive it is to use for new users.
Cons
The shift away from an always answered 24/7 customer service centre.
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Nasdaq BoardvantageReasons for Switching to Diligent Boards
Overall functionality and superior customer service.- Industry: Higher Education
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Great product and service
Reviewed on 2024/08/28
Great customer service and product, Board is happy with the easy of navigation
Great customer service and product, Board is happy with the easy of navigation
Pros
Easy to browse for board members, easy administration
Cons
View of committees, sometimes there is too much to view
- Industry: Mining & Metals
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Diligent Boards just want you need
Reviewed on 2024/10/18
Overall my experience with Diligent has been great
Overall my experience with Diligent has been great
Pros
Diligent is easy to navigate and it has all the functionality we need, no more no less
Cons
There is nothing I dislike, pobably the only think that can be improve is the calendar. I would prefer to set up a meeting and on that window having the options to select a specific committee instead of jumping from one committee to the other when setting up meetings.
- Industry: Marketing & Advertising
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Diligent makes Board Books easy
Reviewed on 2024/10/18
Diligent has been an invaluable tool for our company and for our team. It makes it possible for us...
Diligent has been an invaluable tool for our company and for our team. It makes it possible for us to construct and distribute documents for our Board in a quick and efficient manner, from wherever we may be working.
Pros
The ease of use from any location. The straightforward manner of loading documents. The outstanding technical support.
Cons
Adding QuickLinks - it's involves opening a folder, then another folder, then another, and finally finding the doc you'd like to link to. It becomes tedious.
- Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Easy, Intuitive, Solid Aesthetic
Reviewed on 2024/10/18
Easy, Intuitive, solid aesthetic; I'm happy with the product and call myself a fan.
Easy, Intuitive, solid aesthetic; I'm happy with the product and call myself a fan.
Pros
What I like the absolute most about Diligent is how much my Board likes it. They are all on multiple Boards and portals, and every one of them says how easy and intuitive Diligent is. Personally, I find it so easy to use; to create my books, make changes, etc.
Cons
There's been a shift in their support approach that I find frustrating, but if I persist - and I am persistent - I get the end result I need. I'm just not always up to what it takes to get there.
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Nasdaq BoardvantageReasons for Switching to Diligent Boards
Ease of use, aesthetic, and it's intuitive- Industry: Utilities
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Highly recommend
Reviewed on 2024/08/26
Fantastic! I highly recommend the product.
Fantastic! I highly recommend the product.
Pros
The ease of use for directors and administrators. Plus it is so widely used that most directors are familiar with it.
Cons
The web app needs the ability to lock material down by full tab.
- Industry: Financial Services
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Helped organize information to our Board
Reviewed on 2024/10/20
Our Board has been utilizing Diligent for twelve years. It was a easy learning curve for our Board...
Our Board has been utilizing Diligent for twelve years. It was a easy learning curve for our Board and an effective method of secure communication. Was a wise governance decision.
Pros
Allows our Board to vote and sign documents outside of an in-person meeting.
Utilize the reference center to keep key reference material available to our Board members. Utilize Questionnaires section for various Board reporting items such a expense reports and Conflict of Interest Disclosures.
Cons
When using Questionnaires for Disclosures the printouts are difficult to read (can have page breaks through responses, etc.)
- Industry: Banking
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Board Books
Reviewed on 2024/10/18
Overall good. Be sure to download material when you have WiFi
Overall good. Be sure to download material when you have WiFi
Pros
Nice having all meeting materials in one place to access
Cons
Getting locked out and difficulty getting back in
- Industry: Banking
- Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Great platform for Governance professionals
Reviewed on 2024/08/25
Pros
Easy to use, features to assist with good governance practices, always trying to innovate, great customer service support
Cons
Waiting for AI features to assist with both admins and users!
- Industry: Banking
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Very happy with Diligent
Reviewed on 2024/10/18
I am very happy with the change to Diligent. It has made meeting prep portable and more easily...
I am very happy with the change to Diligent. It has made meeting prep portable and more easily accessible.
Pros
I honestly like not having to lug materials to meetings. It is also a game changer for the executive assistants' board meeting preparations. And it is great for the environment.
Cons
Password - I wish I didn't have to change it as often
- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Sr. Corporate Paralegal
Reviewed on 2024/12/18
Purchased Diligent several years ago when a platform was needed for our Board. We upload very...
Purchased Diligent several years ago when a platform was needed for our Board. We upload very sensitive documents to the platform with comfort.
Pros
I can be confident about the security that Diligent offers.
Cons
Downloading documents for our official company records.
- Industry: Financial Services
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for Free Trial
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Nice portal
Reviewed on 2024/08/26
Great demo, staff acknowledged the complexity of our environment.
Great demo, staff acknowledged the complexity of our environment.
Pros
Lots of great tools, love the AI exec summary.
Cons
A little bit Overwhelming but worth it. Just need to take it as a journey to a new board portal.
- Industry: Medical Devices
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Monthly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Michael Bruckner AVITA Review
Reviewed on 2024/12/18
My experience with Diligent Board has been extremely positive. We our very happy with the software...
My experience with Diligent Board has been extremely positive. We our very happy with the software and it is a massive upgrade from what we were previously using.
Pros
I love the simplicity and how user-friendly the software is
Cons
I wish that we had the ability to edit documents within diligent once they've been uploaded
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 3.0 /10
Love Dilligent Boards
Reviewed on 2024/10/18
I have used DB on four different boards it is by far the best application on the market
I have used DB on four different boards it is by far the best application on the market
Pros
Ease of use, the application is simple to navigate…and the security of information
Cons
No recommendations for improvement this is just a terrific application
- Industry: Government Administration
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Great product
Reviewed on 2024/08/26
It has been great for our boards. We have found that both members and staff appreciate the product.
It has been great for our boards. We have found that both members and staff appreciate the product.
Pros
Security and ease of use. Staff and new members onboard quickly
Cons
Not applicable. We don’t have any major concerns about the product.