How to embrace the CEO role: An interview with Daniel Vasella
In his candid reflections, Daniel Vasella, the former chairman and CEO of Novartis, shares what it truly takes to thrive at the…
In his candid reflections, Daniel Vasella, the former chairman and CEO of Novartis, shares what it truly takes to thrive at the…
Leadership Lessons and the Future of AI: Insights from Michael Dell Vision, adaptability, and bold bets on technology. Michael Dell has spent…
When we think of leadership, we often focus on the what: external characteristics, practices, behavior, and actions that exemplary leaders demonstrate as they take…
For years, the simple answer was that the CFO leads a company’s finance function. But the role has expanded tremendously. Today’s CFO…
COOs are increasingly important to corporations, but what skills will they need to perform at their best? Business leaders weigh in. The…
This isn’t just a content dump—it’s a roadmap. McKinsey’s collection provides leaders with a structured approach to explore generative AI, understand its…
More than half of employees say they’re disengaged at work—with implications for both morale and value creation. Our research shows that better…
This playbook for founder CEOs on scaling from start-up to standout and beyond borrows lessons from the global B2B software-as-a-service industry. Scaling…
In a world of rapid change, looking for certainty can obscure opportunity. Taking smaller yet bold steps provides a more sure-footed path…
Leaders faced with volatility and uncertainty will benefit from building a keen awareness of both themselves and the operating environment around them.…
A strategy focused on improving the experience of existing customers can deliver breakthrough growth for incumbent companies—often more than double that of…
The road to becoming CEO is a difficult ascent for even the most seasoned leaders. While there is no way to guarantee…
Results from the 2022 McKinsey Global Industrial Robotics Survey reveal that industrial companies are set to spend heavily on robotics and automation.…
The US economy continues to throw off mixed signals. But one thing is becoming clear: executives should prepare for an extended period…
Generative AI and other foundation models are changing the AI game, taking assistive technology to a new level, reducing application development time,…
With a potential economic slowdown looming, the latest results from our first McKinsey CFO Pulse survey1 show that CFOs have sharpened their focus…
The results of this year’s McKinsey Global Survey on AI show the expansion of the technology’s use since we began tracking it…
In this edition of Author Talks, McKinsey Global Publishing’s Raju Narisetti chats with Tessa West, an NYU associate professor of psychology, about…
Employers have invested unprecedented resources in employee mental health and well-being. With burnout at all-time highs, leaders wonder if they can make…
The pandemic has converted B2B buyers to e-commerce in a big way. B2B sellers need new capabilities to meet their new expectations.
To successfully enhance customer experience, companies need to build the right organizational capabilities and culture to plan, execute, and sustain the transformation.
Leadership transition is more common and important than ever. By focusing on five basic dimensions of leadership, new leaders can succeed spectacularly.
James Heskett examined leading companies around the world and found that organizational culture makes employees more loyal, more productive, and more creative.
Intentional learning is about getting more out of the moments of our day. Every project, every meeting, every conversation becomes an opportunity…
The value of a high-performing team has long been recognized. It’s why savvy investors in start-ups often value the quality of the…
Creating an effective top team starts with behavioral improvement and teamwork in leadership.
The pandemic has transformed the way we work, and for many, a hybrid future is imminent. In this episode of McKinsey Talks Talent, talent experts Bryan…
Faced with a global crisis in 2020, board directors and executives reported a renewed focus on corporate resilience in our latest McKinsey…
Figuring out the right approach to business building is especially important now as new opportunities for innovation surface. Prompted by the pandemic,…
Designing great customer experiences is getting easier with the rise of predictive analytics.
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