short-termism

Wall Street’s ‘Short Termism’ Misses the Point
Investor Relations

Wall Street’s ‘Short Termism’ Misses the Point

Beating earnings estimates quarter after quarter doesn't have much to do with long-term shareholder value.
By Vitaliy Katsenelson | January 11, 2019
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Four Pitfalls Keeping Big Companies from Getting Bigger
Strategy

Four Pitfalls Keeping Big Companies from Getting Bigger

Companies tend to be laden with bureaucracy, operate with a short-term mentality, condition managers to fear failure, and overstretch their teams, CEB says.
By David McCann | April 13, 2017
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Directors’ Top 2017 Goal: Managing Long-Term Strategy
Risk & Compliance

Directors’ Top 2017 Goal: Managing Long-Term Strategy

A challenging global economy has compelled boards of directors to focus on the future, new research reveals.
By Sean Allocca | December 9, 2016
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Hefty CEO Severance Is Good, Despite Investors’ Ire: Study
Investor Relations

Hefty CEO Severance Is Good, Despite Investors’ Ire: Study

Some departing CEOs get a big payday even after performing poorly, but generous severance more often prevents poor performance.
By David McCann | September 24, 2015
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