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Defining Operational Alpha | October 2014

Defining Operational Alpha | October 2014

James Ware, CFA, Founder at Focus Consulting Group, and Author of “High Performing Investment Teams” (Wiley 2006)

Speaker Presentation from Bivium Capital Investor Summit, October 16, 2014

In his PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Ware – highly acclaimed industry author and international speaker on the subjects of investment leadership, culture, and building high performing teams- identifies elements of leadership and teamwork that lead to sustainable success for investment firms. He emphasizes that firm culture can be a competitive advantage. “People Alpha” at a firm focuses on building and retaining a team of employees that embody that defined culture and that help foster it as a firm grows. Mr. Ware teaches that the core of a winning culture is purpose, trust, and values. He invites investment firm leaders to lead the development of a winning culture that will ultimately bring about sustainable success. Click below for his presentation.