Why do so many businesses struggle with short-term thinking?
Replied byLuke Sarsfield
Chairman & CEO at Ridgewood Capital
Niche: Technology
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Location: New York, USA
Started: 2002
Many systems reward short-term outcomes. Public companies report quarterly results, employees focus on annual reviews, and incentives often emphasize immediate performance. The challenge is creating structures that encourage people to think beyond the next quarter and focus on long-term value creation.
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