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Few would contest the value of learning—but the simple desire to grow is not enough. You’ll need a plan if you want your natural curiosity and drive to translate into new capabilities. Research suggests three elements are key: a defined set of clear, immediate goals; a concrete time frame for meeting them; and a group of people you can turn to for support. Look closer at each of these and how they fit together with a new article that lays out a framework to help you become a more intentional learner.

— Torea Frey, managing editor, Seattle

Intentional learning in practice: A 3x3x3 approach

Learning can be honed through practice. Here’s an effective strategy to continually learn, grow, and achieve development goals.

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“One of the mistakes that I see people make is they ignore how they show up whenever they are speaking on webcam. … If your face is in shadow or your audio is really crackly, it’s the equivalent of forcing somebody to have a phone call with you when the connection is bad.”

—Learn more about running effective virtual meetings from communications expert Karin M. Reed in the latest from McKinsey Author Talks

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Companies that excel at design grow revenues and shareholder returns at nearly twice the rate of their industry peers. So why aren’t more companies joining their ranks?

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Reliably connecting the workforce of the future (which is now)

The pandemic magnified existing trends and challenges affecting the way workers function. Always-on, cellular-connected devices may now finally break out of their niche.

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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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