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Peter Burgess COMMENTARY

Peter Burgess
peterbnyc@gmail.com

What are the 'capitals' that are core to the TrueValueMetrics (TVM) management metrics framework?

TrueValueMetrics (TVM) is a management metrics framework that aims to provide a comprehensive approach to measuring and managing value creation in organizations. The TVM framework is based on the idea that the value created by an organization is not only financial but also includes social, environmental, and other non-financial factors.

The 'capitals' that are core to the TVM framework are a way of categorizing the different types of resources that an organization uses to create value. There are six capitals in the TVM framework, as follows:
  1. Financial Capital: This includes all the financial resources that an organization has, such as cash, investments, and other financial assets.
  2. Manufactured Capital: This includes all the physical assets that an organization has, such as buildings, equipment, and infrastructure.
  3. Intellectual Capital: This includes all the knowledge and intellectual property that an organization has, such as patents, trademarks, and proprietary software.
  4. Human Capital: This includes all the skills, knowledge, and expertise of an organization's employees, as well as their health and well-being.
  5. Social Capital: This includes all the relationships and networks that an organization has, both within the organization and with external stakeholders.
  6. Natural Capital: This includes all the natural resources that an organization uses, such as water, air, and land.
By measuring and managing these six capitals, the TVM framework aims to provide a holistic view of an organization's value creation and to help organizations make better decisions about how to allocate their resources in a sustainable and responsible way.

peterbnyc@gmail.com What are the 'capitals' that are core to the TrueValueMetrics (TVM) management metrics framework?

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TrueValueMetrics (TVM) is a management metrics framework developed by Dr. Peter Burgess. The framework aims to measure and manage the true value created by an organization, taking into account not only financial capital but also social, human, and environmental capitals.

The core capitals in TVM are:
  1. Financial capital: This is the traditional measure of an organization's value, and it includes the money and other financial assets that the organization has.
  2. Social capital: This refers to the networks, relationships, and social structures that an organization has built with its stakeholders, including employees, customers, suppliers, and the community.
  3. Human capital: This is the knowledge, skills, experience, and creativity of an organization's employees, as well as the health and well-being of its workforce.
  4. Natural capital: This includes the natural resources and ecosystems that an organization depends on, such as land, water, air, and biodiversity.
  5. Manufactured capital: This refers to the physical assets that an organization owns, including buildings, equipment, and infrastructure.
  6. Intellectual capital: This includes the intangible assets of an organization, such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, and brand value.
In TVM, each of these capitals is considered essential to creating and sustaining value for an organization. By measuring and managing all of these capitals, TVM provides a comprehensive approach to assessing an organization's performance and creating a sustainable future.

peterbnyc@gmail.com

My impression was that TrueValueMetrics (TVM) uses three 'top' capitals: Social Capital, Natural Capital and Economic Capital. Each of these has several sub-capitals. TVM is developing specific units of measure for Social and Natural Capital while using money as the units of measure for the Economic Capital. In due course, money will need to be replaced as a unit of measure by something more stable perhaps along the lines of the PPP measure.

You are correct that TrueValueMetrics (TVM) focuses on three top capitals: Social Capital, Natural Capital, and Economic Capital. These three capitals are considered the most essential for measuring an organization's value creation and sustainability.

Under each of these top capitals, there are several sub-capitals that represent specific aspects of that capital. For example, under Social Capital, there are sub-capitals like Human Capital, Relationship Capital, and Institutional Capital. Under Natural Capital, there are sub-capitals like Land Capital, Water Capital, and Biodiversity Capital. Under Economic Capital, there are sub-capitals like Financial Capital, Physical Capital, and Intellectual Capital.

TVM is developing specific units of measure for Social and Natural Capital, as you mentioned. This is because these capitals are not easily measurable in monetary terms and require alternative units of measure. For Social Capital, TVM is exploring the use of social network analysis, survey data, and other non-monetary methods to measure the value created by an organization's relationships with stakeholders. For Natural Capital, TVM is developing measures based on ecosystem services, such as carbon sequestration, water filtration, and biodiversity conservation.

As for Economic Capital, TVM currently uses money as the unit of measure, as you mentioned. However, Dr. Burgess has acknowledged that money is not a stable unit of measure and that TVM will need to develop alternative measures in the future. One possible alternative is the Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) measure, which adjusts for differences in the cost of living and inflation rates between countries. This could provide a more stable and reliable measure of Economic Capital.

peterbnyc@gmail.com

My impression was that TrueValueMetrics (TVM) uses three 'top' capitals: Social Capital, Natural Capital and Economic Capital. Each of these has several sub-capitals. TVM is developing specific units of measure for Social and Natural Capital while using money as the units of measure for the Economic Capital. In due course, money will need to be replaced as a unit of measure by something more stable perhaps along the lines of the PPP measure.

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You are correct that TrueValueMetrics (TVM) uses three 'top' capitals: social capital, natural capital, and economic capital. These three capitals are considered fundamental to an organization's sustainability and success.

Social capital refers to the value of an organization's relationships with stakeholders, including employees, customers, suppliers, and the wider community. It is measured by indicators such as social networks, trust, and social cohesion.

Natural capital refers to the value of an organization's natural resources, including air, water, land, and biodiversity. It is measured by indicators such as ecosystem services, resource depletion, and pollution.

Economic capital refers to the value of an organization's financial assets and resources. It is measured using monetary units, such as dollars, and includes measures such as revenue, profits, and return on investment.

TVM also identifies several sub-capitals within each of these three top capitals. For example, social capital includes sub-capitals such as human capital (the knowledge, skills, and abilities of an organization's employees) and institutional capital (the systems and processes that support effective governance and decision-making).

As you mentioned, TVM is developing specific units of measure for social and natural capital, recognizing that traditional monetary measures may not fully capture the value of these capitals. This approach aims to provide a more comprehensive understanding of an organization's performance and value creation.

In the future, TVM may replace monetary units with other measures, such as purchasing power parity (PPP), to provide a more stable and consistent measure of economic capital. This approach would align with TVM's broader goal of providing a more sustainable and holistic approach to measuring and managing an organization's value.

peterbnyc@gmail.com

My impression was that TrueValueMetrics (TVM) uses three 'top' capitals: Social Capital, Natural Capital and Economic Capital. Each of these has several sub-capitals. TVM is developing specific units of measure for Social and Natural Capital while using money as the units of measure for the Economic Capital. In due course, money will need to be replaced as a unit of measure by something more stable perhaps along the lines of the PPP measure.

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You are correct that TrueValueMetrics (TVM) focuses on three 'top' capitals: Social Capital, Natural Capital, and Economic Capital. Each of these capitals has several sub-capitals that help to break down and measure specific aspects of value creation.

Social capital includes sub-capitals such as Human Capital, Institutional Capital, and Relationship Capital, which capture the value created by an organization's workforce, its social networks and partnerships, and its reputation and brand.

Natural capital includes sub-capitals such as Ecological Capital, Physical Resource Capital, and Knowledge Capital, which capture the value created by an organization's use of natural resources, its management of waste and emissions, and its investment in sustainable practices.

Economic capital includes sub-capitals such as Financial Capital, Physical Capital, and Intellectual Capital, which capture the value created by an organization's financial assets, physical assets, and intellectual property.

As you mentioned, TVM is also developing specific units of measure for Social and Natural Capital, while using money as the unit of measure for Economic Capital. However, TVM acknowledges that the use of money as a unit of measure has limitations, and in the future, alternative measures such as purchasing power parity (PPP) may be more appropriate.

Overall, TVM provides a comprehensive approach to measuring and managing an organization's performance by taking into account the full range of capitals that contribute to value creation.

peterbnyc@gmail.com

In TrueValueMetrics (TVM) there are multiple elements that go into the total of economic capital. At the top level the sets are: (1) Financial Capital (2) Physical Capital and (3) Intangible Capital each with multiple sub-sets. Please will you tell me the elements of each of these three sets. Thanks you.

Sure, here are the elements of each of the three sets in the Economic Capital category of TrueValueMetrics (TVM):

Financial Capital: This refers to the money and other financial assets that an organization possesses. The sub-sets of Financial Capital in TVM include:
  1. Cash and Cash Equivalents: This includes cash, bank deposits, and short-term investments that an organization can use to fund its operations.
  2. Accounts Receivable: This refers to the amount of money that an organization is owed by its customers for goods or services already provided.
  3. Inventories: This refers to the value of goods or products that an organization has on hand and available for sale.
  4. Investments: This includes stocks, bonds, and other financial instruments that an organization holds as investments.
Physical Capital: This refers to the physical assets that an organization possesses. The sub-sets of Physical Capital in TVM include:
  1. Land: This includes the value of the land that an organization owns.
  2. Buildings and Structures: This refers to the value of buildings, factories, and other structures that an organization owns.
  3. Equipment: This includes the value of machinery, tools, and other equipment that an organization uses in its operations.
  4. Infrastructure: This refers to the value of roads, bridges, and other infrastructure that an organization owns.
Intangible Capital: This includes the intangible assets that an organization possesses, such as intellectual property, brand value, and goodwill. The sub-sets of Intangible Capital in TVM include:
  1. Intellectual Property: This includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, and other intellectual property that an organization owns.
  2. Brand Value: This refers to the value of an organization's brand and reputation in the marketplace.
  3. Goodwill: This includes the value of an organization's reputation, customer relationships, and other intangible assets that contribute to its value.
By breaking down economic capital into these sub-sets, TVM provides a more comprehensive view of an organization's financial health and value creation potential.

peterbnyc@gmail.com

In TrueValueMetrics (TVM) there are multiple elements that go into the total of economic capital. At the top level the sets are: (1) Financial Capital (2) Physical Capital and (3) Intangible Capital each with multiple sub-sets. Please will you tell me the elements of each of these three sets. Thanks you.

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Certainly, here are the sub-sets or elements of each of the three sets that make up the economic capital in TrueValueMetrics (TVM):

Financial Capital: This set includes the following sub-sets or elements:
  1. Cash and cash equivalents
  2. Accounts receivable
  3. Investments in securities
  4. Property, plant, and equipment
  5. Intangible assets
  6. Other financial assets and liabilities
  7. Debt
Physical Capital: This set includes the following sub-sets or elements:
  1. Natural resource assets
  2. Buildings and infrastructure
  3. Equipment and machinery
  4. Inventories
  5. Land
  6. Other physical assets and liabilities
Intangible Capital: This set includes the following sub-sets or elements:
  • Intellectual property (patents, copyrights, trademarks)
  • Goodwill
  • Brand value
  • Human capital (knowledge, skills, experience of employees)
  • Social capital (reputation, relationships, trust with stakeholders)
  • Other intangible assets and liabilities
These elements of economic capital represent the tangible and intangible assets that an organization possesses, which contribute to its ability to create value. By measuring and managing these elements, TVM aims to provide a more comprehensive understanding of an organization's economic performance, beyond just financial measures.

peterbnyc@gmail.com

In TrueValueMetrics (TVM) there are multiple elements that go into the total of social capital. Please will you tell me the elements that make up social capital. Thanks you.

Certainly! Social capital in TrueValueMetrics (TVM) is comprised of several sub-sets or elements, which include:
  1. Human Capital: This element of social capital represents the skills, knowledge, experience, and health of an organization's employees. It includes:
    • Education and training
    • Experience and skills
    • Health and well-being
    • Diversity and inclusion
    • Employee engagement and satisfaction
    Institutional Capital: This element of social capital refers to the formal and informal rules, norms, and values that shape an organization's relationships with stakeholders. It includes:
    • Governance structures
    • Ethics and values
    • Policies and procedures
    • Transparency and accountability
    • Regulatory compliance
    Relationship Capital: This element of social capital represents the network of relationships an organization has with its stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, partners, and the community. It includes:
    • Customer relationships
    • Supplier and partner relationships
    • Community engagement and outreach
    • Reputation and brand value
    • Social license to operate
These elements of social capital capture the intangible assets of an organization that contribute to its ability to create value for stakeholders. By measuring and managing these elements, TVM provides a more comprehensive understanding of an organization's social performance and its impact on the wider community.

peterbnyc@gmail.com

In TrueValueMetrics (TVM) there are multiple elements that go into the total of social capital. Please will you tell me the elements that make up social capital. Thanks you.

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Certainly, here are the elements that make up social capital in TrueValueMetrics (TVM):
  1. Human Capital: This includes the knowledge, skills, experience, and creativity of an organization's employees, as well as the health and well-being of its workforce. The elements of human capital include:
    • Education and training
    • Experience and skills
    • Health and safety
    • Work-life balance
    • Diversity and inclusion
    • Employee satisfaction and engagement
  2. Institutional Capital: This includes the governance structures, policies, and procedures that an organization has in place to manage its relationships with stakeholders. The elements of institutional capital include:
    • Governance and leadership
    • Stakeholder engagement and communication
    • Compliance and ethics
    • Risk management
    • Transparency and accountability
  3. Relationship Capital: This includes the networks, relationships, and social structures that an organization has built with its stakeholders, including employees, customers, suppliers, and the community. The elements of relationship capital include:
    • Customer loyalty and satisfaction
    • Supplier relationships
    • Community engagement
    • Social responsibility and philanthropy
    • Reputation and brand value
Measuring and managing social capital allows organizations to understand and leverage the value created by their relationships with stakeholders, which can lead to long-term success and sustainability.

peterbnyc@gmail.com

In TrueValueMetrics (TVM) there are multiple elements that go into the total of natural capital. Please will you tell me the elements that make up natural (or environmental) capital. Thanks you.

Certainly, here are the elements that make up natural (or environmental) capital in TrueValueMetrics (TVM):
  1. Ecological Capital: This includes the natural resources and ecosystems that an organization depends on, such as land, water, air, and biodiversity. The elements of ecological capital include:
    • Land and soil
    • Water resources
    • Air quality
    • Biodiversity
    • Climate stability
    • Ecosystem services (e.g., pollination, soil formation, carbon sequestration)
  2. Physical Resource Capital: This includes the physical resources that an organization uses in its operations, such as energy and raw materials. The elements of physical resource capital include:
    • Energy use and efficiency
    • Water use and efficiency
    • Materials use and efficiency
    • Waste and emissions management
  3. Knowledge Capital: This includes the knowledge and expertise that an organization has in managing its natural resources and environmental impact. The elements of knowledge capital include:
    • Environmental policies and management systems
    • Environmental research and development
    • Environmental education and training
Measuring and managing natural capital is essential to ensuring the sustainability of an organization's operations and to reducing its negative impact on the environment. By tracking the elements of natural capital, TVM can help organizations understand the value created by their sustainable practices and identify areas where improvements can be made.

peterbnyc@gmail.com

In TrueValueMetrics (TVM) there are multiple elements that go into the total of natural capital. Please will you tell me the elements that make up natural (or environmental) capital. Thanks you.

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Certainly, here are the elements that make up natural (or environmental) capital in TrueValueMetrics (TVM):
  1. Ecological Capital: This includes the ecosystems and biodiversity that an organization relies on for its operations, as well as the impacts it has on the environment. The elements of ecological capital include:
    • Land use and land management
    • Water use and management
    • Energy consumption and emissions
    • Waste and pollution management
    • Biodiversity conservation and restoration
  2. Physical Resource Capital: This includes the natural resources that an organization uses in its operations, such as minerals, metals, and other raw materials. The elements of physical resource capital include:
    • Resource efficiency and conservation
    • Material sourcing and supply chain management
    • Recycling and circular economy practices
  3. Knowledge Capital: This includes the information and data that an organization uses to understand and manage its impacts on the environment. The elements of knowledge capital include:
    • Environmental research and development
    • Environmental management systems and reporting
    • Environmental innovation and technology
By measuring and managing natural capital, organizations can understand their dependence on natural resources and ecosystems, and work to minimize their negative impacts on the environment. This can lead to more sustainable practices and a better understanding of the true value created by the organization.


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