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I’m now reading Paul Colliers outstanding book ‘The Future of Capitalism’ (Of which more anon). Tomorrow’s Company would recognise his ideas on the ownership and leadership and stewardship (though he doesn’t use that word) of business as close to our agenda of 24 years. … Continue readingHow to make sense of the desire to ‘Take Back Control’
The UK government plans to spend an extra £20bn on the NHS but how? If it’s just more spending on the same pattern then the same crises will recur; overloaded Accident and Emergency, vulnerable people unable to leave hospital because they have nowhere to go, … Continue readingThe changes that could make a better Britain and save the NHS
I’m on my way to the launch of the Wates Principles on the governance of private companies. This process was started by the UK Government in the wake of BHS chair Philip Green’s abandonment of BHS pensioners following his sale of the company having … Continue readingMaking large private companies accountable
In the last few weeks I have taken part in several discussions about the way big data, robotics and AI will affect companies and their governance. I’ve tried to challenge the hype about technology. Technology is a servant, not a master and companies need … Continue readingO2 outage – our digital dependence is becoming risky
The coverage of Paul Polman’s forthcoming departure as CEO of Unilever tells us a lot about the City. The Lex Column, in the FT, tells us that he ‘went on too much about sustainability for many people’s liking’. Imagine criticising a chef for going … Continue readingCompare Paul Polman with Jack Welch