Resources
We conduct original research on the causes of short-term business decisions and work to find practical solutions.
Governance | Toolkit
25 June 2018 - Boards can create an environment that engenders a long-term approach to value creation. By revisiting their processes, boards can set a long-term tone and lead by example. We encourage corporations to consider how these or other tools may provide mechanisms to focus on the long term, and we encourage long-term asset owners and asset managers to support those long-term boards.
Investor-Corporate Engagement | Article, Toolkit
24 April 2018 - Let’s start with the facts: it is critical to be clear about what we know and what we do not. Harvard Business School Dean Nitin Nohria and Harvard Business School Professor George Serafeim started 2018 Focusing Capital on the Long Term Summit by administering a quiz on many facets of long-term investing to dispel misconceptions and provide participants with foundational knowledge to apply for the rest of the day. This questionnaire, created by Serafeim and Nohria, explores the incentives, institutions, and behaviors that give rise to short-termism....
Investor-Corporate Engagement, Incentive Alignment | Toolkit
28 September 2016 - This toolkit outlines ten essential elements that underpin a credible and effective long-term corporate strategy. From clarifying purpose and competitive advantage to aligning metrics, capital allocation, risk management, and incentives, it provides a practical framework for communicating how companies create and sustain long-term value.