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The art of 21st-century leadership: From succession planning to building a leadership factory
Complicated times demand great leaders. Here’s an overview of traits and practices required to succeed as a leader today and a look at the factory model that can help aspiring managers ascend.
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Reinventing Rolls-Royce: A conversation with CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç
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Since Tufan Erginbilgiç took the helm of the iconic brand, its share price has surged. Profits have more than doubled. How he...
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Author Talks: Building business and improving lives on the front lines
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Many business leaders might be hesitant to operate in war-torn and impoverished regions. But a former McKinsey partner shares...
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Managing carbon: A new role for the CFO
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Better carbon management can be a competitive advantage. Here’s how CFOs across industries and markets can move beyond...
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How to embrace the CEO role: An interview with Daniel Vasella
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The top job can be hard. But as the former Novartis CEO explains, leaders can take pleasure in competing—while honing the...
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Better together: Three ways to boost board–CEO collaboration
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As the board’s role becomes ever more complicated, stronger partnership with management, especially the CEO, can help directors...
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Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, August 2024
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US employers added 818,000 fewer jobs (30%) than estimated for the 12 months ended in March, but second quarter growth was up...
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The transformation imperative for midcap companies
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Transformations, when done right, can enable midmarket companies to unleash their full potential.
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Six strategies for growth outperformance
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In this conversation, three experts discuss the recipe for fostering growth in today’s uncertain economic climate.
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Why strategists should embrace imperfection
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In a world of rapid change, looking for certainty can obscure opportunity. Taking smaller yet bold steps provides a more sure-footed...
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Palo Alto Networks CFO on AI, cybersecurity, and the finance leader’s mandate
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Dipak Golechha explains why he sees the current business environment as a ‘return to sense and sensibility’ for finance...
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The Seasons of the CFO
The CFO role has never been harder. Each phase of a CFO's career requires unique skills. Follow us as we interview former CFOs...
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McKinsey on Finance 20th anniversary
Reflections on sustainable, inclusive growth.
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Cash Excellence
This collection of articles and videos explores how to enhance an organization’s performance and resilience through the...
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CEO Perspectives
How do the best CEOs think and act? What wisdom can they share? Explore a special collection of CEO perspectives that touches...
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Business Resilience
Resilience is the ability of a business to withstand, adapt, and thrive in the face of shocks that are internal and external,...
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Economic conditions outlook, September 2024
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Executives are less upbeat on current conditions than they were earlier this year, though cautiously optimistic about the months...