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Rewiring martech: From cost center to growth engineon 22 October 2025 at 12:00 am
AI is giving leaders the chance for a “re-do” so marketing technology can finally realize its potential.
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Operational resilience has become critical. How are banks responding?on 21 October 2025 at 12:00 am
Managing nonfinancial risk requires far more than simply shoring up legacy systems and processes. Leading institutions focus on four actions.
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Procurement efficiency: A modern strategy for state and local leaderson 21 October 2025 at 12:00 am
By partnering with their procurement teams, state and local government leaders can improve procurement efficiency using proven practices and leading-edge AI.
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The McKinsey Crossword: Rhyming Hits | No. 255on 21 October 2025 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.
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The future of insurance is personal: Insights from Asia’s industry leaderson 21 October 2025 at 12:00 am
What if insurance weren’t just a safety net—but a springboard? Here, AIA, GAIP, and McKinsey explore how insurers can build trust, personalize solutions, and empower communities.
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How to value cyclical companieson 21 October 2025 at 12:00 am
Scenario-based valuation that accounts for multiple potential cycles can yield more accurate forecasts
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The four seasons of CEO leadershipon 20 October 2025 at 12:00 am
CEOs experience four distinct phases of leadership—each with its unique challenges and lessons. Here’s how leaders can thrive at every stage.
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Triple the return: How companies can get more from enterprise techon 20 October 2025 at 12:00 am
Technology leaders that follow six imperatives—and take a value creation approach to spending—can achieve three times the EBITDA lift from enterprise technology in the agentic age.
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Humanoid robots in the construction industry: A future visionon 17 October 2025 at 12:00 am
Humanoid robots are still at the pilot stage but could emerge as the solution to the construction sector’s productivity problem. How can industry leaders prepare for their entry into the workforce?
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The agentic commerce opportunity: How AI agents are ushering in a new era for consumers and merchantson 17 October 2025 at 12:00 am
Agentic AI promises to radically remake the entire shopping experience. Here’s a glimpse into the near future—and what merchants, players, and platforms need to know in order to thrive.
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Nostalgia and opportunity: The resurgence of Europe’s holiday parkson 17 October 2025 at 12:00 am
Europe’s holiday park market, serving a wide variety of domestic travelers, is poised for growth. Five strategies can help operators turn opportunity into reality.
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How today’s consumers are spending their time and moneyon 16 October 2025 at 12:00 am
What are the trends shaping consumer sentiment and behavior in 2025—and what are the implications for brands and retailers?
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Deploying agentic AI with safety and security: A playbook for technology leaderson 16 October 2025 at 12:00 am
Autonomous AI agents present a new world of opportunity—and an array of novel and complex risks and vulnerabilities that require attention and action now.
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Unlocking Europe’s €8 billion energy flexibility opportunityon 16 October 2025 at 12:00 am
With growing renewable energy penetration, commercial and industrial companies could improve their energy flexibility mechanisms to stabilize the grid and capture significant value.
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New front door to the internet: Winning in the age of AI searchon 16 October 2025 at 12:00 am
Half of consumers use AI-powered search today, and it stands to impact $750 billion in revenue by 2028–what is your strategy and activation plan for gen AI engine optimization?
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Small planes, big changes: The evolving business of regional aviationon 16 October 2025 at 12:00 am
Although the aviation industry has surpassed prepandemic traffic levels, short-haul flights using smaller aircraft have experienced a slower recovery. Are misperceptions holding back the sector?
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How foreign direct investment is changing—and why it matterson 16 October 2025 at 12:00 am
Shifts in greenfield FDI are shaking up the industries of the future and rewiring global trade. Geographic distance is easy to understand: look at a map and countries that are eight centimeters apart are obviously more distant than those three centimeters apart. “Geopolitical distance” is a more sophisticated idea: it refers to how closely aligned trade and investment partners are. Japan and the United States, for example, are close geopolitically. Germany and Russia are not, write Olivia White and Tiago Devesa in Foreign Policy.
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The AI-centric imperative: Navigating the next software frontieron 16 October 2025 at 12:00 am
With AI-native upstarts redefining speed and scale, software incumbents hoping to remain competitive must fully embrace the new technology to reinvent their value proposition and internal operations.
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Bias Busters: The cognitive brakes on the gen AI acceleratoron 15 October 2025 at 12:00 am
Status quo bias and inertia are quiet forces blocking organizations’ progress with gen AI. These moves can overcome them.
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Humanoid robots: Crossing the chasm from concept to commercial realityon 15 October 2025 at 12:00 am
What will it take for humanoid robots to leave pilot purgatory and deliver real value at scale in the workplace?
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Smart airports: Clearing the runway for digital takeoffon 15 October 2025 at 12:00 am
Many airports are overdue for a digital transformation. Adopting cutting-edge infrastructure technology could improve traveler experiences, streamline operations, and create substantial value.
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Author Talks: Change management wisdom from Coach’s longtime CEOon 15 October 2025 at 12:00 am
Lew Frankfort pioneered the accessible luxury category, making the Coach bag a must-have for women around the world. His new memoir explains how “magic plus logic” can equal fashion success.
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Unlocking the power of communication in integrationson 14 October 2025 at 12:00 am
Effective deal communication helps leaders manage change, inspire confidence, and mobilize teams to achieve greater outcomes.
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The McKinsey Crossword: Country Club | No. 254on 14 October 2025 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.
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The building blocks of transformation: A conversation with Udit Batraon 14 October 2025 at 12:00 am
The CEO of Waters Corporation describes how core leadership practices such as deep learning and simple messaging have helped the life sciences company bolster its brand and deliver greater returns.
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Deal delays are the new normal. Clean teams are the fix.on 14 October 2025 at 12:00 am
Long waits between signing and close threaten value capture. A new generation of clean teams can safeguard information while ensuring successful integration.
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How today’s developing countries can drive tomorrow’s global economyon 14 October 2025 at 12:00 am
From electric vehicles and generative AI to modular construction and obesity drugs, new industries are transforming economies and societies worldwide. To seize these opportunities, developing countries must create welcoming business environments, attract foreign direct investment, and invest in human capital, write Kweilin Ellingrud, Kevin Russell, and Suhayl Chettih in Project Syndicate.
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The Big Rethink: An agenda for thriving in the agentic ageon 14 October 2025 at 12:00 am
CEOs need a new agenda to help them and their organizations navigate the key questions around AI, particularly agentic AI.
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Respect above all: Narayana Murthy’s core business beliefon 14 October 2025 at 12:00 am
Narayana Murthy, founder of Indian technology services and consulting giant, Infosys, discusses the vital role that respect and compassion play for him in being a successful business leader.
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Alex Rodriguez on expanding Latino opportunity and representation in sportson 13 October 2025 at 12:00 am
A-Rod Corp CEO and former Major League Baseball star Alex Rodriguez discusses mentorship, access, and how the sports industry can better serve Latino communities.