We develop new thinking to prepare leaders to use stakeholder engagement as a catalyst for creating long-term firm value.
The Program on Stakeholder Innovation and Management (Y-SIM) at Yale School of Management is dedicated to equipping today’s and tomorrow’s leaders with management practices that strengthen the connection between a company’s stakeholder relationships and its ability to generate long-term economic value. Y-SIM supports academic research, develops case studies for global business education, and integrates stakeholder innovation principles into programs for students, executives, and entrepreneurs. By uniting faculty, students, and leaders across sectors, Y-SIM fosters collaboration to enhance business practices and promote resilience, innovation, and growth.
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When Companies Forget Who They Are
When companies experience organizational drift, refounding guides leaders to rediscover and reinterpret the enduring character encoded in an organization’s formative years. It is a research-backed path for renewing purpose, culture, and strategy to create durable long-term value in a volatile environment.
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Vital Farms
As Vital Farms sought fresh capital to fuel its growth, its CEO faced a pivotal question: could they raise the funds they needed without compromising their commitment to conscious capitalism and diverse stakeholder interests?
Upcoming Events
Conference
November 4, 2026
Yale School of Management
The Great Redesign:
How AI is Reshaping Industries, Professions, and Competition
Overview
Four years after the release of ChatGPT, frontier AI models continue to improve at remarkable speed. But as models and tools become commoditized, competitive advantage is shifting elsewhere. This one-day conference examines the strategic, organizational, and operational decisions that turn technological progress into lasting business value.