More Than Crumbs: The Case for True Value Creation

More Than Crumbs: The Case for True Value Creation

For decades, shareholder primacy has dictated corporate decision-making, driving businesses to prioritize short-term profits and disproportionate returns to shareholders over long-term sustainability and stakeholder value. This extractive model, where 50-80% of free cash flow is routinely funneled into dividends and stock buybacks, has led to widening inequalities, reduced innovation, and diminished investment in broader societal and environmental needs. But what if there’s a better way—one that generates even greater value for all stakeholders, shareholders included?

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  • edwinkorver

    Edwin Korver is a polymath celebrated for his mastery of systems thinking and integral philosophy, particularly in intricate business transformations. His company, CROSS/SILO, embodies his unwavering belief in the interdependence of stakeholders and the pivotal role of value creation in fostering growth, complemented by the power of storytelling to convey that value. Edwin pioneered the RoundMap®, an all-encompassing business framework. He envisions a future where business harmonizes profit with compassion, common sense, and EQuitability, a vision he explores further in his forthcoming book, "Leading from the Whole."

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