Does Maximizing Shareholder Value Endanger America's Great Companies

Explore a thought-provoking panel discussion on the potential dangers of maximizing shareholder value for America's great companies. Delve into the declining number of publicly listed corporations, the loss of public favor, and the threat of increased regulation. Examine the role of short-term speculators versus long-term investors, and question the true purpose of corporations. Learn from expert speakers as they discuss the pressures on boards, the importance of investing in relationships, and the balance between doing the right thing and making money. Analyze the impact of ethics, values, and short-term versus long-term thinking on corporate success. Investigate the differences between private and public companies, the evolution of shareholder value, and the role of professional managers. Gain insights into entrepreneur education and the perspectives of young people on corporate America.

Introduction
The New York Times
The problem with business schools
Facts
How are you paid
Pressures on boards
Investing in relationships
Doing the right thing and making money
Ignoring values
Transaction tax
Ethics and values
Shortterm vs longterm
Two historic facts
Three dimensions of financial performance
Metrics
Social Metric
Story Behind the Numbers
Going Private
Entrepreneur Education
Private vs Public
Shareholder Value
Professional Managers
Young People