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Daniel Yergin on energy and the new world order
on 17 January 2025 at 12:00 am
Daniel Yergin, a Pulitzer Prize–winning authority on energy, politics, and economics, discusses how rewriting the rules of globalization is making the world increasingly divided and perilous.
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Ten tests for nature strategy
on 17 January 2025 at 12:00 am
Companies that develop and implement effective management strategies for natural capital can secure lasting advantages through both enhanced resilience and access to nature-related opportunities.
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What is SaaS?
on 17 January 2025 at 12:00 am
SaaS stands for software as a service. Users access SaaS products remotely via the cloud.
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Europe in the intelligent age: From ideas to action
on 17 January 2025 at 12:00 am
Strategic focus and private sector–led lighthouse initiatives can change the Old Continent’s trajectory—if the public sector radically changes the investment environment with a handful of priority initiatives.
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Navigating the new geopolitical uncertainty
on 16 January 2025 at 12:00 am
Yes, the changing geopolitical reality presents new risks—but like all disruptions, it may also create new opportunities. Here’s how.
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Thriving workplaces: How employers can improve productivity and change lives
on 16 January 2025 at 12:00 am
Investing in holistic employee health can create almost $12 trillion in global economic value.
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Talking about the hard stuff: Where are we in the energy transition?
on 16 January 2025 at 12:00 am
As a physical transformation, the energy transition is still in the early stages. Progress is being made in some areas, but what challenges are holding us back?
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Rewiring technology to better serve customers and the business
on 16 January 2025 at 12:00 am
The CIO for Verizon Consumer and Business Group reveals the transformational changes that mattered so IT could adapt and innovate.
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Improving refinery margins through value chain optimization
on 16 January 2025 at 12:00 am
For North American downstream oil refineries, now is the time to improve value chain optimization through focused, management-led transformation efforts that could drive margin improvements.
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Indian farmers’ optimism is driving interest in new products
on 15 January 2025 at 12:00 am
Indian farmers see an opportunity from crop yield and price improvements to deepen investment in new products and services, a McKinsey survey found.
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Dependency and depopulation? Confronting the consequences of a new demographic reality
on 15 January 2025 at 12:00 am
Exploring the implications of a new demographic reality brought on by falling fertility and increasing longevity.
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Poised for take-off: Hyperscaling the United Kingdom’s climate tech
on 15 January 2025 at 12:00 am
The United Kingdom’s inventive climate technology sector can learn from others’ successes to overcome its scaling challenges and create the unicorns of the future.
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The McKinsey Crossword: 2024 Year in Review | No. 215
on 14 January 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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When separating businesses, people are the key to unleashing value
on 14 January 2025 at 12:00 am
By developing strong operating models, matching talent to the right roles, and clearly articulating the “why,” separation leaders can ensure that existing and new businesses thrive.
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A fitness agenda for government: Cultivating organizational health in the US public sector
on 14 January 2025 at 12:00 am
Organizational strength depends on sustaining good performance. Our new survey shows that five practices could bolster long-term health.
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Leading through change: Preparing for government transition
on 14 January 2025 at 12:00 am
Our CEO Excellence research offers insights into how public sector leaders can maximize their impact during the transition.
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The State of Luxury: How to navigate a slowdown
on 13 January 2025 at 12:00 am
Macroeconomic headwinds, shifting client preferences, and a deteriorating value proposition are weighing on the global luxury sector. The Business of Fashion and McKinsey outline five strategic imperatives for luxury executives.
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The ‘value now’ consumer: Making sense of US consumer sentiment and spending
on 13 January 2025 at 12:00 am
US consumers’ sentiment and their spending patterns have been out of sync. Here’s how executives can make sense of the mixed signals.
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Leading Hitachi: Transforming tradition
on 13 January 2025 at 12:00 am
Toshiaki Higashihara, executive chairman of Hitachi, shares insights on reshaping corporate governance and preparing for the CEO role and discusses how these efforts support Hitachi’s long-term global vision.
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Getting fit for growth: The leadership mindsets and behaviors that matter
on 13 January 2025 at 12:00 am
Growth requires the right mix of outlook, strategy, and capabilities. Top leaders achieve their goals by turning five mindsets into action.
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What to expect in US healthcare in 2025 and beyond
on 10 January 2025 at 12:00 am
Industry economics are shifting toward non-acute care delivery, healthcare software, data, analytics, and specialty pharmacy segments.
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Michael Froman on the business implications of geopolitics
on 10 January 2025 at 12:00 am
The president of the Council on Foreign Relations explains that companies today are facing the most complex international environment in 80 years.
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Yuhki Yamashita on ‘user love’ as the fuel for product-led growth
on 10 January 2025 at 12:00 am
Figma chief product officer Yuhki Yamashita discusses how to leverage connections with customers and communities to promote product-led growth.
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Scaling gen AI in the life sciences industry
on 10 January 2025 at 12:00 am
Gen AI pilots have shown promise, but for the technology to deliver transformational business value in the life sciences industry, organizations need to rethink how they scale it.
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Bringing digital to B2B payments
on 10 January 2025 at 12:00 am
Serial entrepreneur René Lacerte talks about BILL’s quest to help businesses connect and transact and his passion for small and midsize businesses.
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The hidden traps of business building: A guide for life science CEOs
on 10 January 2025 at 12:00 am
CEOs in pharma, biotech, and medtech are increasingly building patient-centric businesses but are struggling to do so. Avoiding five common roadblocks can help leaders build successful businesses.
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How biopharmaceutical leaders optimize their portfolio strategies
on 9 January 2025 at 12:00 am
Leading biopharmaceutical companies manage their clinical pipelines to optimize for risk and reward. Here’s how.
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Operational excellence in biopharma research and early development
on 9 January 2025 at 12:00 am
Leading companies are revamping research and early development to curb lengthy drug development timelines and rising costs.
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Boosting biopharma R&D performance with a next-generation technology stack
on 9 January 2025 at 12:00 am
A modern, well-designed tech stack can unlock the potential of AI, automation, and data and their promised benefits to R&D productivity.
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Putting people at the center of the R&D talent model in life sciences
on 9 January 2025 at 12:00 am
Rapid advancements in science and technology are challenging pharma and biotech companies’ approaches to talent. What R&D skills do they need today, and how can they sustain this workforce?