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
The Work of Refounding
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?
