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Why business must heed customer reviews from 2022-02-17T03:00
McKinsey's research says that peer-purchasing insight seems to have more influence on consumers than any kind of marketing strategy. Today, Roberta Fusaro speaks with Dave Fedewa, McKinsey partner ...
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How business is facing the challenges of Omicron from 2022-02-03T03:00
The relentless pandemic is forcing business to confront the challenges presented by Omicron. Shubham Singhal, senior partner and the global leader of McKinsey's Healthcare, Public Sector and Social...
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Nurses and the great attrition from 2022-01-18T03:00
Many nurses are reevaluating their commitment to direct patient care. Now, during a time of unprecedented need, what can health systems and other employers of nurses do to inspire this backbone of ...
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The state of burn-out for women in the workplace from 2021-12-21T03:00
Burn-out in the workplace is an omnipresent state for so many of us, but especially so for women who tend to take on the responsibilities of home as well. This could lead to attrition which means l...
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How to create a resilient supply chain strategy from 2021-12-09T03:00
How can organizations build resilience into their processes so they can be ready for the next inevitable supply chain disruption? Hear from Knut Alicke and Dan Swan, McKinsey partners, in conversat...
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Serving the Black consumer is a $300 billion opportunity from 2021-11-25T03:00
Due to a lack of product and services tailored specifically to meet the needs and wants of Black consumers, their loyalty is up for grabs and offers a huge opportunity for business. There is also a...
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The economic and social disadvantages of ageism from 2021-11-11T03:00
They're the most educated with great expertise. Yet, they remain underestimated. It's the people over 45, a useful cohort that struggles to find new employment, in large part, due to ageism. Hear f...
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Leaders must adapt to prevent more quitting from 2021-10-28T03:00
People are quitting in record numbers. Such an exodus threatens to increase labor costs, more attrition and contribute to brand bruising. Leaders can hang on to the best if they give their employee...
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Sustainability in the consumer sector from 2021-09-23T05:00
We’re launching a new season of The McKinsey Podcast starting this Fall with fresh content.
Between now and then, we’re re-broadcasting popular episodes from different McKinsey podcasts.
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Cyber Resilience from 2021-09-09T05:00
We’re launching a new season of The McKinsey Podcast starting this Fall with fresh content.
Between now and then, we’re re-broadcasting popular episodes from different McKinsey podcasts.
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How Hamilton stayed alive during the pandemic: An interview with producer Jeffrey Seller from 2021-08-26T05:00
The McKinsey podcast is launching a new season with fresh content this Fall.
In the meantime, we’re featuring episodes from our other popular podcasts.
Today, it’s the McKinsey Global Insti...
How tech will revolutionize retail from 2021-08-12T05:00
The retailer of the future will harness the power of data, business building, artificial intelligence, and augmented reality, says serial entrepreneur and technology expert John Straw.
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Centered leadership creates connection in turbulent times from 2021-07-15T04:00
Work without passion can lead to listlessness says Joanna Barsh, senior partner emeritus, director emeritus of the Centered Leadership Project, and today's guest. So, practically speaking, how can ...
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Entrepreneurship beyond Silicon Valley from 2021-07-01T04:00
Optimism is high for flourishing entrepreneurship postpandemic according to McKinsey senior partners Kim Baroudy and Massimo Mazza. It's the acceleration of innovation, investment and tech that enc...
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How to future-proof your organization from 2021-06-17T04:00
Uncertainty is certain in this world where the way people work is changing fast. Those with a plan to future-proof their organization will be set up for agile responses to the unexpected. Hear fro...
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The search for purpose at work from 2021-06-03T04:00
Is it tough to define your purpose at work? You’re not alone. Half of the US-employees surveyed in the McKinsey report "Help your employees find purpose or watch them leave" are reconsidering the w...
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How air travel is evolving postpandemic from 2021-05-20T04:00
Hit hard by the the COVID-19 pandemic, what are the early signs of how air travel is adapting? What changes will we see in business and leisure travel? In what kind of sustainability technologies a...
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Stakeholder capitalism: A conversation with Vivian Hunt and Paul Polman from 2021-05-06T05:00
Dame Vivian Hunt and former Unilever CEO Paul Polman discuss the growing imperative for stakeholder capitalism.
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The Boss Factor from 2021-04-27T04:00
McKinsey’s Tera Allas talks about the critical role that managers play in employee well-being and organizational health.
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Building a learning culture that drives business forward from 2021-04-16T04:00
Too often, training programs fail. Here’s how individuals and organizations can invest in the capabilities that will help individuals and organizations thrive.
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The COVID-19 vaccine: Lessons and challenges from 2021-04-09T05:00
Vaccine distribution gives hope but also proof that the pandemic is far from over.
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The postpandemic state of fashion from 2021-03-26T04:00
A transformative year in the technology, trends, and tastes in fashion.
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Creating a more resilient and responsive government from 2021-03-16T04:00
The pandemic has put demands on the public sector that are likely to increase.
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Creating a postpandemic recovery for women in the workplace from 2021-03-08T04:00
Lareina Yee and Alexis Krivkovich talk with Diane Brady about McKinsey’s Women in the Workplace report and what employers can do to stanch the flow of women from the labor force.
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Investing in Black economic mobility from 2021-02-22T05:00
Shelley Stewart III talks about closing the racial wealth gap and inclusive growth through McKinsey’s new Institute for Black Economic Mobility
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'Breaking through the hype’: The real-world benefits of 5G connectivity from 2021-02-18T05:00
Here’s how leaders use today’s technologies to secure supply chains and create value, despite the challenges of deployment.
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Climate math from 2021-01-29T05:00
McKinsey’s Kimberly Henderson and Christer Tryggestad talk about an action plan to help industry leaders truly decarbonize at scale.
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COVID-19 and behavioral health from 2020-12-02T04:00
Stress, social isolation, and unemployment is worsening America's behavioral health crisis, fueling additional billions in spending
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To unlock better decision making, plan better meetings from 2020-11-09T05:00
How can senior managers get better, faster business decisions from the meetings they attend or lead? Planning is key.
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Rapid revenue recovery after the COVID-19 crisis from 2020-11-04T05:00
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended norms in retail, brand loyalty, and consumer behavior. Bold players are well positioned to accelerate growth.
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COVID-19 and supply-chain recovery from 2020-10-09T05:00
Rarely have supply-chain leaders faced more complex, changing conditions than they have during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The journey to agile from 2020-10-02T05:00
Here’s how organizations can use agile practices to transform their organizations.
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Reopening schools from 2020-09-23T06:00
McKinsey partner Jimmy Sarakatsannis discusses how to keep students safe and engaged as they embark on a school year unlike any other.
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LGBTQ+ at work from 2020-09-08T07:00
McKinsey’s Diana Ellsworth and Maital Guttman discuss new research on LGBTQ+ challenges at work—and how to address them.
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Building a business within a business from 2020-08-05T15:00
Business building is vital to a company’s longevity. To do it successfully, an organization needs the strengths of an incumbent and the agility of a start-up.
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Meet Generation Z from 2020-08-03T15:01
The newest consumer generations—Gen Z and the millennials—are challenging traditional retail models.
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The mass personalization of change: Large-scale impact, one individual at a time from 2020-06-24T07:00
Here’s how technology, data, and human insight are transforming the way we enact change. Fast.
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The state of fashion from 2020-02-21T05:00
Players in the fashion industry remain less than optimistic about the runway ahead. But those that align with the dominant trends – namely, sustainability, digitization, and innovation – are most l...
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The future of air travel from 2020-01-17T13:00
Airlines and passengers alike are flying into a world of flygskam and flying taxis.
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Gold in an era of drones, deep mines, and de-dollarization from 2019-12-17T14:00
While the yellow metal does not tarnish or decay, the industry that mines, refines, and fashions gold is far less stable.
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Where next for business in the Middle East? from 2019-11-20T11:30
The competitive landscape is shifting across the region as consumer tastes change, new digital champions emerge, and governments deregulate.
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Getting to scale with artificial intelligence from 2019-10-31T07:00
Companies adopting AI across the organization are investing as much in people and processes as in technology.
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The future of Asia from 2019-10-18T06:00
Asia will account for more than half the global economy by 2040. What opportunities and risks lie ahead as ‘the Asian century’ unfolds?
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What you need to know about women at work from 2019-10-04T13:00
Around the world, women participate in paid employment at lower rates and wages than men, and are less likely to be promoted. They also tend to work in different sectors. The implications are every...
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Fit for the future: The common challenges facing health care systems—and how to meet them from 2019-09-26T10:00
Across the developed world, health systems must adapt to aging populations, changing patient needs, and advances in technology that could both reduce costs and revolutionize clinical care.
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How to master the seven-step problem-solving process from 2019-09-09T07:00
Structured problem solving can be used to address almost any complex challenge in business or public policy.
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How to double the odds that your change program will succeed from 2019-08-21T07:00
Large-scale organizational change is more likely to stick if executives apply equal discipline and rigor to the “hard” and “soft” elements that matter.
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Peak energy, peak oil, and the rise of renewables: An executive’s guide to the global energy system from 2019-08-08T07:00
Global energy demand is headed toward a plateau over the next ten to 20 years, as the world focuses on electrification, energy efficiency, and more service-driven economic growth.
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How to beat your biases and make better investment decisions from 2019-07-31T10:00
Proven techniques can help address cognitive biases that often trip up even the most experienced executives.
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How talent management can create value from 2019-06-27T07:00
In this episode of the McKinsey podcast, we look at the value of talent management and how businesses can fill critical roles to drive results.
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Unlocking growth with data-driven marketing and creativity from 2019-06-04T07:00
In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast, we look at how CMOs can combine data-driven marketing solutions with creativity and business leadership to drive growth.
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Globalization’s next chapter from 2019-05-28T08:00
Globalization isn’t in retreat, but it has morphed into a very different phenomenon, increasingly powered by trade in services and by intraregional trade.
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Technology & Traffic Congestion Solutions from 2019-05-13T12:00
In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast, we look at how many cities are using new technology to develop innovative traffic congestion solutions.
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Why you should apply analytics to your people strategy from 2019-04-24T12:00
Bringing advanced computing power and analytics capabilities to bear on people decisions in an organization is crucial to driving lasting and effective change.
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Preparing for and managing through a downturn from 2019-04-16T12:00
As talk of an impending economic downturn takes hold in the business world, executives can take thoughtful steps to help their companies better weather the storm.
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The future of advanced manufacturing from 2019-03-19T12:00
In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast, we look at how advanced manufacturing technology, such as AI and automation, is reshaping our factories.
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What makes an organization ‘healthy’? from 2019-03-06T07:00
Research shows that companies can improve short- and long-term performance by focusing on a small number of carefully selected management practices.
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What is Leadership: Moving Beyond C-Suite from 2019-02-25T07:00
In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast we answer the age old question: what is leadership? And how can companies help leaders to grow across the organization.
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5G Winners and Losers from 2019-02-14T07:00
In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast, we discuss the biggest 5G winners and losers as this emerging technology takes shape.
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AI Ethics in today's world from 2019-01-29T06:00
In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast, we discuss the new field of AI ethics and how companies and governments can ethically deploy artificial intelligence.
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Defense of the cyberrealm: How organizations can thwart cyberattacks from 2019-01-17T08:00
Governments and companies have much work to do to protect people, institutions, and even entire cities and countries from potentially devastating large-scale cyberattacks.
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Tapping into the business value of design from 2018-12-12T10:00:18
Design, whether it’s of products or experiences, is not only about aesthetics but also about specific actions taken to boost revenues and customer engagement.
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How to win in Africa from 2018-11-19T12:00
The right strategy can unlock strong, profitable growth, explain the authors of Africa’s Business Revolution.
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In pursuit of prosperity from 2018-11-16T07:00
Why do some emerging economies grow rapidly while others languish? New research highlights the role of public policy, effective government, and globally competitive companies.
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Straight talk about employee evaluation and performance management from 2018-10-25T11:00
Managing employee performance successfully requires real support for managers and a process that is recognized as fair.
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Start Up & Scale Up With Box CEO Aaron Levie from 2018-10-04T08:00
In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast, we sit down with Box CEO Aaron Levie and discuss the how to successfully start up and scale up a technology company.
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Blockchain explained: What it is and isn’t, and why it matters from 2018-09-21T07:00
Understanding how blockchain creates business value is essential for companies to identify the right use cases and move beyond small pilots to widespread adoption.
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How secure is the global financial system, a decade after the crisis? from 2018-08-29T07:00
Great strides have been made since 2008 to prevent a recurrence of the financial crisis and recession that followed. Yet there is more debt than ever in the global financial system.
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Private equity rolls on: How investors and managers are responding to scale from 2018-08-23T18:00
The industry has taken a breather in 2018 as firms and their clients adapt to a new, more competitive normal.
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Zero-based budgeting revisited: Why this time is different from 2018-08-08T12:00
This budgeting concept allows senior-leadership teams to put their money where their strategy is, aligning resources with business priorities and setting the example from the top.
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Data privacy: What every manager needs to know from 2018-07-31T09:00
As companies begin to follow the principles of GDPR, the European Union directive on data protection, they must better understand what personal information really is and how to properly manage it.
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How to implement and sustain organizational change from 2018-07-03T10:19
The fundamentals of change implementation are crucial for not only top-level executives but also frontline managers who are involved in the day-to-day work.
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Leading for the long term from 2018-06-11T07:00
Successful CEOs combine winning strategies with compelling stories and constructive engagement with shareholders.
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Putting talent at the top of the CEO agenda from 2018-05-09T12:00
Executives serious about delivering value need to spend more time identifying their organizations’ top performers and most critical roles.
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The real-world potential and limitations of artificial intelligence from 2018-04-25T07:00
Artificial intelligence has the potential to create trillions of dollars of value across the economy—if business leaders work to understand what AI can and cannot do.
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Microsoft’s next act from 2018-04-03T02:00
CEO Satya Nadella talks about innovation, disruption, and organizational change.
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Wealth management in an era of robots, regulation, and new money from 2018-03-12T10:00
By redirecting focus, wealth managers can successfully respond to challenges brought on by digital disruption, demographic shifts, and tighter regulation.
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Behavioral science in business: Nudging, debiasing, and managing the irrational mind from 2018-02-23T10:00
Behavioral science has become a hot topic in companies and organizations trying to address the biases that drive day-to-day decisions and actions.
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Agile with a capital 'A': A guide to the principles and pitfalls of agile development from 2018-02-09T11:00
Understanding the true principles of agile can give companies the ability to work quickly, boost efficiency and product success, and, ultimately, create real, lasting value.
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Rethinking customer journeys with the next-generation operating model from 2018-01-26T13:00
This operating model offers business leaders the opportunity for wins in customer experience, cost reduction, and prospects for growth.
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Decision making in your organization: Cutting through the clutter from 2018-01-15T10:00
At the root of any good decision is categorizing what kind of decision needs to be made, by whom, and how quickly.
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Driving business growth by zeroing in on the consumer decision journey from 2017-12-19T09:00
A big part of driving marketing-led growth is getting into, and remaining part of, consumers' initial consideration set of brands to shop. Companies can give themselves a leg up by making that a pr...
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How the auto industry is preparing for the car of the future from 2017-12-11T07:00
Autonomous and electric cars, connectivity, and ridesharing are changing the way auto industry players think about value chains, data analytics, and manufacturing.
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What is the future of work? from 2017-12-01T12:00
New technology has the potential to drastically change work. How can we prepare today for the shifts that are coming tomorrow?
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What every leader needs to know about organizational management from 2017-11-20T05:00
Leaders of organizations should beware chasing the next shiny object and instead focus on practical, time-tested topics that have proved to bring business success.
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How the paper and forest-products industry thrives in the digital age from 2017-11-13T07:00
Digitization hasn’t spelled the end of paper and forest products, but it is requiring that leaders think differently about growth opportunities.
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Artificial intelligence in business: Separating the real from the hype from 2017-11-01T07:01
The potential for AI to infuse business and value chains across various industries is greater than ever before—but where should executives start?
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Disruption, friction, and change: The hallmarks of a true transformation from 2017-10-16T12:00
A company transformation is a holistic, top-priority endeavor that requires aggressive focus from the management team to reach the full potential of a business.
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Setting an agenda for organic growth in the digital age from 2017-10-09T07:00
Business leaders can focus on three mind-sets to drive growth in their companies and sustain that growth for the long term.
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As sector borders dissolve, new business ecosystems emerge from 2017-10-02T07:00
Over the next decade, learning to operate in a business with disappearing borders will become a necessity for companies that want to be competitive.
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How a digital factory can transform company culture from 2017-09-18T07:00
Companies are beginning to use digital factories as incubators of more agile ways of working, often filtering the best attributes of the factory culture back to the larger organization.
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Financial globalization hits a more stable, inclusive stride from 2017-09-08T07:00
After the global financial crisis, a number of countries stepped back from the world stage, choosing to instead focus on domestic capital while being more selective about foreign investments.
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Why investors are flooding private markets from 2017-09-01T07:00
As investors and asset managers shift away from weakened public markets, private markets are seeing immense growth, which, in turn, is changing the very definition of "performance."
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Pinpointing the global forces that drive progress from 2017-08-04T07:00
Companies that pay close attention to the trends and shifts affecting growth and productivity can help create a new societal deal of prosperity.
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Creating value through sustainable design from 2017-07-24T07:00
Companies can promote sustainability by following good design practices to provide innovative and aesthetically pleasing solutions for customers and users.
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Learning from leaders in cloud infrastructure adoption from 2017-07-11T07:00
A crucial benefit of cloud adoption is a decrease in time to market for new applications, which in turn can drive down costs and quickly improve product quality.
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Finding a strategic cybersecurity model from 2017-06-26T07:00
Protecting critical and sensitive information is of paramount importance in business and government, but plans must be in place to handle inevitable breaches too.
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The future of grocery—in store and online from 2017-06-12T07:00
As so much of everyday life moves to the Internet, including grocery shopping, grocers must find profitable ways to revive the in-store experience while enhancing online options.
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Mining for growth from 2017-05-16T01:00
Mining companies are heading to the ends of the earth to meet demand.
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Pathways and obstacles to a low-carbon economy from 2017-04-21T06:00
The energy transition is happening. But the pace of change depends on a range of technical, business, and societal factors
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Facing up to digital disruption: Reinventing the core with bold business strategy from 2017-03-27T07:00
A solid, industry-specific digital strategy and cutting-edge execution can set the stage for increased revenue growth and a better return on investment.
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What’s new—and what’s next—in consumer behavior around the world? from 2017-02-20T07:00
Tracking consumer sentiment can help companies understand the shifting landscape and improve customer experience.
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Staying ahead on cyber security from 2017-01-23T07:00
Even companies making progress must keep moving to protect their digital assets.
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How to win in the age of analytics from 2017-01-09T07:00
There’s greater potential in big data. What’s ahead as the field matures?
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What’s stalling progress for women at work? from 2016-12-05T07:00
Corporate America’s gender-diversity programs are falling short. Companies need to think differently to ignite change.
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Getting to know urban elderly consumers from 2016-11-28T07:00
Older customers will drive growth in developed markets. But few companies truly understand this segment—and its nuances.
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Reorganization rules that work from 2016-11-14T07:00
Companies should view reorganization as a routine practice essential to remain competitive and keep pace with technological change and disruption.
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How IT can drive agile development from 2016-10-31T07:00
A simple idea: update your operating model to be able to build small, self-contained teams that create change quickly and efficiently.
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Why the circular economy is all about retaining value from 2016-10-17T07:00
By reassessing where waste is most prevalent in their value chains, companies can learn to close those loops to get more from the resources and materials they use.
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Digital innovation in Asia: What the world can learn from 2016-10-10T07:00
Companies in the region are transforming their digital operations to great effect and building some of the world’s most successful tech giants.
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India’s economy: Why the time for growth is now from 2016-09-26T07:00
The driving forces of the country’s growth—including urbanization, a rising middle class, and increasing consumer spending—are ripe for companies to seize upon.
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Let’s talk about sales growth from 2016-09-12T07:00:08
High-growth companies have differentiated themselves in sales through analytics, big data, and a focus on the changing technology landscape.
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Meeting China’s productivity challenge from 2016-08-29T07:00
The country’s investment model for growth is losing steam. Shifting to a productivity-led model, it could add more than $5 trillion to its economy--if China can make the transition.
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Self-driving cars and the future of the auto sector from 2016-08-22T07:00
Autonomous vehicles seem to be inevitable. But what does that mean for car manufacturers, consumers, and safety?
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How advanced analytics can drive productivity from 2016-08-15T07:00
Companies have more data at their disposal than ever before, but are they doing enough with it? Taking full advantage requires tackling legal, regulatory, and talent challenges.
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CEO transitions: The science of success from 2016-08-08T07:00
New CEOs are faced with a bewildering array of choices, so it’s crucial for them to take a data-driven look at potentially major moves—and to know when to make them.
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Income inequality: Why so many households are not advancing from 2016-08-01T07:00
Incomes from wages and capital were flat or fell for two-thirds of households in 25 advanced economies between 2005 and 2014—an explosive increase from less than 2 percent in the previous decade.
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China's One Belt, One Road: Will it reshape global trade? from 2016-07-18T07:00
One of the biggest stories in Asian business is China’s One Belt, One Road initiative, an economic and diplomatic program that could transform trade.
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Anatomy of a unicorn: Why tech start-ups are staying private from 2016-07-04T10:00
Up-and-coming technology companies are no longer racing to list their shares on public markets. A massive increase in late-stage venture capital has enabled many start-ups to reach valuations of mo...
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How incumbents become digital disruptors from 2016-06-20T07:00
Established companies are often late to spot mortal threats to their business model. Here’s how they should respond when industry disruption strikes.
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Making government for the people from 2016-06-06T07:00
Budget constraints and the rapid pace of technological change means governments must not only deliver services more effectively and efficiently, but truly prioritize citizens’ needs.
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Becoming a better business technologist from 2016-05-16T07:00
There's no silver bullet, but success requires being able to identify technologies, understand their implications, and deploy them in an effective, structured way in your organization.
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Why the customer experience matters from 2016-05-02T07:00
Truly understanding customer needs may not only help companies not only improve the buying experience, but also their bottom line.
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What’s driving the Chinese consumer from 2016-04-18T08:00
Confidence keeps rising among the country’s consumers, despite economic headwinds—but just what they are buying (and where and how) is evolving rapidly. Companies should pay attention.
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Digital strategy: Understanding the economics of disruption from 2016-04-04T05:00
Adapting your business amid increasing digital disruption isn’t about creating a list of digitization priorities but instead figuring how you are vulnerable to attack and where you can create value.
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Exploding digital flows in a deeply connected world from 2016-03-21T10:00
While global trade in goods remains flat, the cross-border flows of data are growing rapidly in an increasingly interconnected world, stimulating global efficiency and productivity.
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The power of design-thinking from 2016-03-07T10:00
Infusing your organization with a design-driven culture that puts the customer first may not only provide real, measurable results, but also a distinct competitive advantage.
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The art and science of well-being at work from 2016-02-22T10:00
Leaders of high-intensity, high-performing organizations are beginning to recognize the important effects of mindfulness, exercise, and sleep on the body—and the brain.
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Achieving a digital state of mind from 2016-02-09T06:00
Digital isn't merely an add-on. It's a way to think differently about business models, customer journeys, and organizational agility.
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A hands-on approach to youth unemployment from 2016-01-26T09:00
The key to combating high youth unemployment globally is forging stronger connections among employers, education providers, and youth themselves to build skills that lead to entry-level jobs in gro...
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How companies become digital leaders from 2016-01-12T10:00
The global digital transformation has only just begun. In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey’s Paul Willmott and Jay Scanlan discuss how senior executives can raise the Digital Quotient...
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Going from fragile to agile from 2015-12-15T09:00:37
Why do companies need to be more nimble? McKinsey’s Aaron De Smet and Chris Gagnon explain what’s driving organizational agility, why it matters, and what to do.
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Resisting managing for the short term from 2015-12-08T09:00
Tim Koller and Marc Goedhart, two of the coauthors of Valuation, McKinsey’s handbook on corporate valuation (now in its sixth edition), explain why focusing on current shareholders isn’t really a r...
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Protecting against cyberattackers from 2015-12-01T09:00
McKinsey principal James Kaplan reveals how senior leaders can better protect sensitive corporate and consumer information.
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The gender-equality imperative from 2015-11-24T09:00
McKinsey Global Institute director Jonathan Woetzel and MGI senior fellow Anu Madgavkar discuss the economic and ethical reasons why gender equality is a worthy goal.
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The future of energy from 2015-11-17T09:00
McKinsey director Scott Nyquist offers his outlook on oil, shale gas, and the odds that renewable energy and electric cars will take off soon.
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The essentials of innovation from 2015-11-10T09:34:53
Why are some big companies simply better innovators? The leaders of McKinsey’s Innovation Practice, Nathan Marston and Erik Roth, explain the critical factors.
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