We are happy to share a fantastic video presented by Yahoo Finance entitled "How ‘conscious’ capitalism can be profitable and positive for the community" where Kip Tindell and Brittnay Merrill Underwood speak of the benefits of a conscious mindset in both business and social enterprises.
Read MoreTo succeed in a world where variables such as leadership, talent, culture, and reputation rival traditional financial performance and industry analysis, the industry needs new comparative benchmarks and tools to help make the intangible tangible.
Read MoreEPOCH Pi, an investment bank financing the purpose economy—companies that drive profitability by enabling success for all stakeholders, is pleased to announce that Pablo Guevara is joining as a Partner and will help manage existing as well as new client engagements.
Read MoreMillennials and Investment banking seem to fit together a bit like a square peg in a round hole. Information about this new generation tells us that they take it all in and look at the big picture of life.
Read MoreAn article posted in theMedical Device Business by mthibault on February 2, 2016 entitled Making a Merger Work, speaks specifically to mergers in the medical device and diagnostics industry, but the wisdom shared can be applied to all businesses.
Read MoreWe love that there are more articles on culture and integration issues published by the major consulting firms. That’s progress. This is an interesting piece from BCG who was writing about conscious business behavior long before it was in the popular press.
Read MoreIn this article posted in Hoffpost Business's Blog, they reference studies that indicate that 70 - 90% of mergers and acquisitions result in what is considered a failure. And of those according to a McKinsey survey, 25% of executives say that the absence of a "culture fit" was the key reason why so many mergers fail! So the answer is yes.
Read More"Delivering a vision of seamless merger success requires discipline and expertise, apart from creating a culture of accountability and enthusiasm." Within this evolving climate, business leaders and managers must find better ways to integrate diverse corporate cultures without compromising on their primary goals.
Read MoreThis article scripted by Alyssa Drury of Seismic, discusses the culture movement and introduces John Mattone's new book Culture Transformations release.
Read More5 P's to Improve Employee Connection Having the employees on board and committed to the culture and therefore the company will provide important resilience during any business cycle.
Read MoreAt EPOCH Pi, we believe in the concept and power of Conscious Capitalism. A stakeholder approach to business that enables a company to both do good and do well.
Read MoreAs we approach the holidays and enter the New Year, it is natural to start reflecting on where you have been and where you are going. Cathy Clark’s On Impact Digest posed two good questions to consider. 1) What is the role of Business in Society and 2) How Corporate Culture Affects the Bottom Line?
Read MoreThinking about a sale or merger? Have you thought about the impact of culture on the success of a transaction? Studies and articles like the one below continue to show that the best approach is to devote time and resources to understanding cultural fit, and it is best to start thinking about it before the process ever starts.
Read MoreBlackRock has launched a global impact equity fund shows how impact investing, or investments made into companies with the intention to generate a measurable, beneficial social or environmental impact alongside a financial return, is growing demand and momentum from investors who think it's possible to do good and still do well.
Read MoreA leading figure and one of the thought leaders of Conscious Capitalism, Raj Sisodia, speaks on the the subject during an interview with Huffington Post.
Read MoreA great white paper offered by Pritchett. Over 130 executives across the United States took time out of their busy schedules to participate in this study.
Read MoreChief Justice Strine of the Delaware Supreme Court speaks to why Conscious Companies should consider the B Corporation in Delaware
Read MoreAccording to research the failure rate of mergers and acquisitions sits between 50% - 80%. That seems like a wildly high number until you start thinking about bringing together companies (or investment partners) who come from different cultures, each with their own personality and way of doing business.
Read MoreThe easy answer is management, but there are lots of well-managed companies that aren't great, at least not yet. What makes the startup hit a hundred million in sales in seven years or less? What revitalizes the 100-year-old company, or makes the precision manufacturer obtain industry-leading quality, reliability and customer satisfaction?
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