Lessons on Corporate Governance from TV Miniseries
2024-06,
Davide Paliaga
Studying corporate governance often involves analyzing data from corporate disclosures and financial reports. However, this essay takes a different approach by examining two television miniseries, WeCrashed and The Playlist. These shows provide unique insights into the governance practices of two high-profile start-ups, WeWork and Spotify. By reflecting on these narratives, I aim to uncover corporate governance lessons that are evident to viewers but might be overlooked by analysts.
Simple Radical Innovations for Boards of Directors Eager to Solve Grand Challenges
2023-07,
Davide Paliaga
Corporations’ contribution in solving grand challenges is quintessential. This study recognizes the fundamental role that boards of directors have in setting firms’ strategic direction. It focuses on three current divergences between the characteristics of grand challenges and most boards. While the innovations required to resolve such mismatches seem simple, the actual implementation is realistic only for board of directors eager to solve grand challenges.
