Anthony and I discuss the dimensions of Daniel Kahneman's legacy; the man, his work, and his impact. The conversation ranges from how Kahneman's childhood interaction with a Nazi officer spurred his work on happiness, how Anthony and I read and re-read the books written by and about Kahneman, the different ways we have each applied the lessons we have learnt from him, and what Kahneman's death will mean going forward.
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Anthony and I discuss the dimensions of Daniel Kahneman's legacy; the man, his work, and his impact. The conversation ranges from how Kahneman's childhood interaction with a Nazi officer spurred his work on happiness, how Anthony and I read and re-read the books written by and about Kahneman, the different ways we have each applied the lessons we have learnt from him, and what Kahneman's death will mean going forward.
Effective Investment Committees, with Raewyn Williams
Behavioural Finance with Simon Russell
57 minutes 6 seconds
3 years ago
Effective Investment Committees, with Raewyn Williams
Theoretically, investment committees (ICs) perform an important governance function. But sometimes they misfire. What can go wrong? And what can be done to ensure that they function as intended?
In this podcast I discuss a few of Raewyn Williams' observations from her work with ICs. I also throw in some of my reflections from the psychological research about group decision-making, and from my work with professional investment teams.
We cover some of the problems with the way chairs manage meetings, the different roles IC members play compared with their day jobs, the need for clarity around the purpose of each meeting, and the pro's and con's of different types of investment-related jargon.
The recording is directly relevant for anyone who’s currently part of an IC, or who presents to one. More generally, it should also be useful for anyone who comes together in teams to make investment-related decisions.
Behavioural Finance with Simon Russell
Anthony and I discuss the dimensions of Daniel Kahneman's legacy; the man, his work, and his impact. The conversation ranges from how Kahneman's childhood interaction with a Nazi officer spurred his work on happiness, how Anthony and I read and re-read the books written by and about Kahneman, the different ways we have each applied the lessons we have learnt from him, and what Kahneman's death will mean going forward.
