stakeholder capitalism

THE BROAD VIEW

Data is changing shareholder capitalism

Corporations should still strive to maximise investor returns, but in some cases, other values should take precedence

While there ought to be transparency, some corporate decisions are best made in private, and some facts (for example, about relative pay) are best kept secret.

CEOs should think twice about transparency

And other valuable lessons from a new book on how corporations can survive in the dangerous world of ‘doing well by doing good’

Innovative firms such as Novo Nordisk are helping lead the charge from the private sector to tackle obesity.

Why trust is key to healing a fragmented world

THE World Economic Forum (WEF) has long been perceived by critics as an exclusive club for the global elite. It will therefore be ironic, for some, that the theme of next week’s conference is boosting...

Traditional strategies that narrowly focus on financial output have become increasingly risky; long-term value is not just about immediate financial returns.

Making the transition to governance for good 

Boards and organisations must reframe their roles and the measure of value, as societies demand greater responsibility from employers, suppliers and investees

Stakeholder capitalism places attention on all private actors in society.
THE BOTTOM LINE

Transforming capitalism for the common good?

Stakeholder capitalism provides an agenda for businesses to reimagine their role within their community

More than ever, today’s CEOs need to rally together and put their collective resources and innovative capacity to good use, in service of our people and communities.
THE BROAD VIEW

How will CEO roles redefine shared outcomes in today’s society?

WHEN he voiced the view, back in 1973, that “companies must start justifying their worth to society with greater emphasis placed on environmental and social impact rather than straight economics”, it ...

At the turning point of stakeholder capitalism

At the turning point of stakeholder capitalism

As investor interest grows, the shared value creation potential of stakeholder capitalism is proving to be more than conceptual.

Time to rethink pay norms, make equity ownership firm-wide
THE BOTTOM LINE

Time to rethink pay norms, make equity ownership firm-wide

IT was Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett's partner in quotable business aphorisms, who once quipped: "Show me the incentive and I will show you the outcome."

The missing link between pledges and metrics

The missing link between pledges and metrics

To make stakeholder capitalism work, the narrative within companies is a critical component

Stakeholder capitalism: Separating the genuine from the fake

Stakeholder capitalism: Separating the genuine from the fake

To be seen as credible, businesses must proportionally invest resources across the firm, and pre-commit to measurable objectives