Tim Koller

Tim Koller, lead author of the best-selling guide on business valuation and a partner at McKinsey & Company, discusses the nuanced world of corporate valuation. He unpacks the fundamental principles of creating shareholder value beyond short-term earnings, advocating for a focus on long-term growth and return on invested capital (ROIC). Koller reveals common misconceptions in management strategies and highlights differences in market performance across regions like the US and Europe. His insights help illuminate the complex dynamics of value creation in today's economy.

Tim Koller, co-author of Valuation and a corporate finance expert, explores vital strategies for capital allocation in today's economic climate. He discusses how share buybacks can reflect disciplined decision-making, not failure. Koller highlights the risks of diversifying without a competitive advantage, drawing on historical missteps in various sectors. He emphasizes the role of CEOs in direct capital allocation and warns against neglecting long-term investments in favor of short-term gains, advocating for transparency and learning from prior project failures.

McKinsey partner Tim Koller, professor of business strategy Dan Lovallo, and Sean Brown discuss how to tackle anchoring bias in budgeting. They explore techniques like forced ranking, a nonhistorical approach to allocation, and addressing internal dynamics. They also discuss improving the budgeting process and the effectiveness of a bottom-up approach.