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on 22 November 2024 at 12:00 am

What’s often missing from the conversation about getting to net-zero emissions is a recognition of the difficulty in transforming the complex physical assets underlying our current energy system — a system that has been optimized over centuries to deliver high performance, that is deeply embedded in the global economy, and that serves billions of people. McKinsey Global Institute research has identified 25 significant technology and infrastructure challenges that need to be overcome. These relate not only to the development and deployment of low-emissions technologies, but also to the supply chains and underlying infrastructure that need to be transformed, write Mekala Krishnan, Chris Bradley, Humayun Tai, and Tiago Devesa in Harvard Business Review.

on 22 November 2024 at 12:00 am

Effective leaders continually adapt their priorities, roles, time, and energy practices to stay ahead of new realities. Here’s why you need to do the same.

on 22 November 2024 at 12:00 am

Third-quarter GDP reports reveal a mixed global economy. China faces an economic slowdown; the United States sees growth; and the eurozone is stable. The IMF forecasts a slow but stable global trajectory into 2025.

on 21 November 2024 at 12:00 am

The upstream oil and gas sector alone could cut as much as 4 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. But this will take worldwide cooperation among industry players and capital investors.

on 21 November 2024 at 12:00 am

Ten years of research reveals what’s better, what’s worse, and what all of us can do now to help more women advance—more quickly—at work.

on 20 November 2024 at 12:00 am

Complexity, COVID-19, and competition have upended supply chain organizations. They can reignite revenue growth and deepen resilience by deploying AI-powered digital twins.

on 20 November 2024 at 12:00 am

Wellness is about more than feeling good. It’s a thriving business that is poised to keep growing.

on 20 November 2024 at 12:00 am

The driving force behind one of Türkiye’s leading banking apps explains how an offshoot of the country’s largest listed bank was able to outperform hundreds of competing fintechs.

on 20 November 2024 at 12:00 am

From molecule and materials discovery to new applications and customer acquisition, AI can create opportunities across a range of promising new use cases in chemicals.

on 19 November 2024 at 12:00 am

Finding profitable growth is an imperative for the world’s personal and commercial property and casualty insurers, while life carriers must adjust to changing consumer needs.

on 19 November 2024 at 12:00 am

Profitable growth is increasingly hard to find. Commercial property and casualty insurers need to be deliberate about where and how they compete.

on 19 November 2024 at 12:00 am

New research reveals what employees find fair, what motivates them to perform, and where many organizations go wrong when it comes to feedback, compensation, and annual ratings and reviews.

on 19 November 2024 at 12:00 am

There are bright spots for growth in global life, retirement, and health insurance. But to combat stagnant demand, the industry needs to find new sources of growth beyond its core products.

on 19 November 2024 at 12:00 am

A behavioral scientist reveals how our tribal instincts can be harnessed to boost performance, mend fractured relationships, and even spark widespread cultural shifts.

on 19 November 2024 at 12:00 am

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

on 19 November 2024 at 12:00 am

The personal property and casualty insurance industry grew in 2023, fueled by rate increases in developed markets. The opportunity now is to expand coverage to new markets and sectors.

on 18 November 2024 at 12:00 am

Biodiversity is the multitude of diverse organisms across an ecosystem. It is essential for supporting the health and sustainability of all life on Earth.

on 18 November 2024 at 12:00 am

The global energy transition is entering a new phase. These ten McKinsey Explainers highlight what leaders need to know to grow through—and not just react to—the new climate era.

on 18 November 2024 at 12:00 am

Year-end review season is here. How can organizations deliver performance reviews that motivate employees and support their development?

on 15 November 2024 at 12:00 am

Robert Chatwani, president of growth at Docusign, discusses how to drive sustainable revenue growth and brand love through product-led sales.

on 15 November 2024 at 12:00 am

The latest update of McKinsey’s Organizational Health Index offers some twists and surprises for leaders. See if you can identify the crucial drivers of a healthy organization.

on 15 November 2024 at 12:00 am

Recent government stimulus measures and the annual Double 11 shopping festival have generated positive momentum in China’s vast consumer market.

on 15 November 2024 at 12:00 am

AI-powered solutions can unlock insights from previously inaccessible data and enable consumer engagement and personalization at an unprecedented scale, in turn lifting healthcare business outcomes.

on 15 November 2024 at 12:00 am

Despite the momentum of recent years, the fact remains that the energy transition is only in its infancy. Roughly halfway through what has been called climate’s decisive decade, and in the face of rising global uncertainties, it is time for a pragmatic reality check to understand where are we really, and what it will take to get the rest of the job done, write Chris Bradley, Mekala Krishnan, and Humayun Tai in Fortune.

on 15 November 2024 at 12:00 am

In recent discussions, COOs reflect on the need for an often-missing defined agenda that reflects the role’s unique responsibilities. Here’s how to start.

on 14 November 2024 at 12:00 am

New technology means new challenges—and new solutions—for cybersecurity providers.

on 14 November 2024 at 12:00 am

A significant share of India’s people and assets remain uninsured, presenting both challenges and opportunities for the country’s insurance industry.

on 14 November 2024 at 12:00 am

AI guardrails help ensure that an organization’s AI tools, and their application in the business, reflect the organization’s standards, policies, and values.

on 14 November 2024 at 12:00 am

Former member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake offers new ideas on how to promote more effective tech oversight and close a growing accountability gap.

on 13 November 2024 at 12:00 am

A successful digital future depends on responsible use of AI. The EU AI Act marks a significant step in regulating AI systems and could serve as a blueprint for other jurisdictions.