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Dominic Barton on long-term capitalism

April 2011–Dominic Barton, McKinsey's managing director, argues that business must take the lead in renewing capitalism or risk losing popular and political support for the global economic system.more

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Beyond corporate social responsibility Integrated external engagement
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Beyond corporate social responsibility: Integrated external engagement

March 2013—Companies must incorporate interaction with stakeholders into decision making at every level of the organization.more

Board governance depends on where you sit
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Board governance depends on where you sit

February 2013—William George, former CEO of Medtronic and a veteran of ten corporate boards, reflects on common governance pitfalls and how to overcome them.more

Boards When best practice isnt enough
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Boards: When best practice isn’t enough

June 2011—Many boards have improved their structures and processes. But to become truly effective stewards of their companies, they must also instill the right mind-set and boardroom dynamics.more

CEOs on capitalisms challenges
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CEOs on capitalism’s challenges

February 2011—Four CEOs discuss the difficulties of managing an evolving business environment with the long term in mind, and of working with stakeholders and communities interested in more than bottom-line returns.more

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How institutional investors should step up as owners
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How institutional investors should step up as owners

September 2010—Overhauling investment practices that reward short-term returns could benefit shareholders and the global economy.more

Does your CEO compensation plan provide the right incentives
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Does your CEO compensation plan provide the right incentives?

April 2012—Few boards look at how the CEO’s total wealth invested in the company changes as stock prices fluctuate. They could—and they should.more

Communicating with the right investors
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Communicating with the right investors

April 2008—Executives spend too much time talking with investors who don’t matter. Here’s how to identify those who do.more

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The misguided practice of earnings guidance
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The misguided practice of earnings guidance

March 2006—Companies provide earnings guidance with a variety of expectations—and most of them don't hold up.more

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The myth of smooth earnings
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The myth of smooth earnings

February 2011—Many executives strive for stable earnings growth, but research shows that investors don’t worry about variability. more

Why bad multiples happen to good companies
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Why bad multiples happen to good companies

May 2012—A premium multiple is hard to come by and harder to keep. Executives should worry more about improving performance.more

Paying back your shareholders
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Paying back your shareholders

May 2011—Successful companies inevitably face that prospect. The only real question is how.more

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Building private-sector diplomacy
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Building private-sector diplomacy

October 2009—Public-relations expert Richard Edelman explores the new landscape of corporate reputation and trust.more

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Planning for your next CEO
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Planning for your next CEO

February 2010—It’s high time for boards to get succession planning right.more

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