Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Most of us would say it's exceptionally hard, particularly when power is concentrated in a few incumbent companies with deeply rooted vested interests. But this focused power may be a benefit, not a risk. Breakthrough Finance. Zeitz is also rolling out the EP&L across the holding group PPR.

EPS 8

EPS Innovation CEO Pharmaceuticals 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

In recent years we have learned a lot about the causes of short-termism and its intensifying power. Earnings-per-share (EPS) growth: Difference between EPS growth and true earnings growth. Quarterly targeting: Incidence of beating or missing EPS targets by less than two cents.

Long-term 8

Long-term EPS Short-term Management 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Firms like these have created tools like Environmental Profit & Loss (EP&L) statements and Social Return on Investment (SROI) to capture a more complete picture of their businesses. Whether in politics, finance, or business, there is growing concern that many leaders have lost their moral compass. The Moral Frame.

Morale 8

Morale EPS Supply Chain Politics 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 20, 2014

I know that finance professors at business schools throughout the nation teach MBAs and executives that, for the sake of economic efficiency, a company should “maximize shareholder value.” I disagree with this priority. Yes, Apple already has some sustainability initiatives in its supply chain and other areas. But it can do much more.

Innovation 10

Innovation EPS Incentives Supply Chain 10