Resources
We conduct original research on the causes of short-term business decisions and work to find practical solutions.
Innovation | Podcast
17 November 2025 - “The scientific method is pretty helpful when you think about investing — the accumulation of knowledge and insight, the fact that nothing’s ever black and white, and that you look at things on a probability-driven basis.”
Earnings Guidance | In the News
22 October 2025 - The legendary GE boss eventually came around to the idea that the focus on short-term results was a harmful distraction.
In the News
7 October 2025 - Financial news of the past two decades is littered with stories of companies delaying IPOs and growing despite it. If they can find success without going public, why should anyone else?
Article
3 October 2025 - Research has consistently shown that the quarterly corporate cycle in the United States drives a myopic focus on meeting short-term targets over sustainable value creation.
1 October 2025 - Sarah Keohane Williamson's new book provides indispensable insights for business leaders navigating the landscape of the global investment community. Order today.
Press Release
1 October 2025 - FCLTGlobal welcomes its newest board members and strategic advisors - these appointments strengthen our leadership team as we continue mobilizing companies and investors to focus capital on long-term value creation.
Innovation | Article
29 September 2025 - Optimists call it “the fourth industrial revolution.” Skeptics have called it “the end of the human race.” Regardless of where you stand, artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how companies operate—from efficiency gains to headcount reductions to sweeping changes in capital allocation.
In the News
25 September 2025 - CEO Sarah Wililamson recently went one-on-one with Adam Mendler to discuss her new book, "The CEO’s Guide to the Investment Galaxy: Navigating Markets to Build Great Companies"
Innovation | Article
18 September 2025 - At first glance, headlines suggest AI has overpromised and underdelivered. But the real issue is not technology. It is timing.
In the News
17 September 2025 - Investors say stocks are overvalued and expect inflation. Yet they can’t stop buying.
Governance | Case Study
15 September 2025 - Long-term boards evolve to achieve the corporation’s future ambitions rather than remaining anchored to its status quo. This is true for any company that aims to thrive over time as its circumstances change. Changing circumstances affect corporate strategy and, in turn, the needs that the company has of its board.
In the News
12 August 2025 - Why proxy advisors draw criticism from investors and companies, and practical solutions to improve the proxy voting process including pre-disclosure and unbundling services.