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Sample of Roundtable Discussions Produced by EBayles Associates 
The New Governance Paradigm: Twenty years ago, the subject of corporate governance, thanks to academicians was dry as dust. Why after decades of glacial evolution has the accountability system undergone such rapid change in the last few years, culminating in shareholder activism? Finding What Really Works In Education: Public education in the U.S.,--like agriculture in the former Soviet Union, is the triumph of hope over experience. Education experts and business leaders agreed on four basic principles: Set Specific Goals. Motivate. Autonomy. Get organized at the state and local level. Covering Retiree Health Care Liability: Terrified about the spiraling cost of health care? There are two choices: Prefund the liability or cut back on benefits. But there may be hidden costs for those who choose the latter option. Eroding employee motivation, productivity and trust. Linking Business Strategy With Information Technology: So much money spent, so little to show for it. That’s one take on IT’s impact. Yet there are signs that we are on the verge of a giant transformation. Collaborating To Compete: Strategic technology alliances are crucial in global business today, but not all companies grasp the obstacles to a successful linkup. For all the money we plow into IT, are we getting a competitive edge? Linking Employee And Enterprise Performance: Pay for Performance is necessary, but don’t overlook recognition and the importance of communication. Beyond Derivatives: What’s Driving Today’s Business Risks? Identifying unanticipated risk is the like searching for things that go bump in the night--by the time you stumble upon them, it’s too late. New Directions in Tax Reform: Few things are certain in the U.S. except, death and tax reform. This time, however, "reform" may mean replacing the old system entirely. World Class Marketing: Creating truly global brands, despite the growing similarity of consumer taste, remains a difficult objective--one that only a limited number of multinational firms have actually and profitably achieved. CEO Strategies to Increase Share Price: Shareholder value, the CEO mantra of the 1990s, is like Victorian sex, more discussed than consummated. There are many things CEOs can do (legally) to create the value they think is merited. To Heir Is Human: When the time comes to pass the baton, what happens when there’s no one there to take it? Staying in the race means planning for every aspect of competition, including CEO Succession. Winning the race means picking the right successor. | The Firm | The Services | The Associates | |
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