| Monthly Highlights, September 2021 |
Organizations normally face uncertainties of varying consequence, but in times of crisis, uncertainty can reach extreme levels. The COVID-19 pandemic has proven that building an adaptability muscle is crucial during these periods of transformation and systemic change. This month, our featured story looks at why adaptability is the critical success factor—and the ways leaders can invest in it to prepare for a fast-paced and uncertain future. Other highlights in this month’s issue explore the following topics:- the impact of the Delta variant on the prospects for ending the pandemic
- subtle interventions that help people make better decisions
- how executives can integrate sustainability into their corporate strategy
- what the top-performing SaaS companies do differently
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| Just when leaders need fresh thinking and decisiveness, they tend to fall back on tried-and-true ways. Five actions can transform your relationship with
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| This article updates our perspectives on when the coronavirus pandemic will end to reflect the latest information on vaccine rollout, variants of concern, and disease progression. See the update |
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| Almost 15 years after introducing a critical choice-making framework, behavioral economists Cass Sunstein and Richard Thaler reflect on its continuing impact on business and society. Improve decisions |
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| As sustainability becomes more of a strategic and operational imperative, executives must lead the way to set up a sustainability organization that’s right for their companies. Maximize value |
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| McKinsey’s Steve Saxon and Jaana Remes discuss why container shipping costs are surging and give their take on what lies ahead for the industry. Watch the video |
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| Investors reward SaaS companies that hit this operating performance marker, yet a surprisingly small number have been able to do so. Here’s how more can follow their industry leaders’ example. Get ahead of the curve |
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| Market challenges and legacy decisions are forcing consumer-packaged-goods companies to rethink their strategies for revenue growth management. 3 key takeaways |
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| Peer into the future of work and what it may hold for you, whether you’re thinking about becoming a doctor, an influencer—or a garbage designer. Look ahead |
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| McKinsey senior colleagues share their formative early-career experiences to help you navigate yours. Watch |
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| To learn what kind of CSO your company needs, read “Rethinking the role of the strategist.” Rewind |
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| Learn what matters when it comes to remote, hybrid, and the postpandemic future of work in this Themes post. Catch up |
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| — Curated by Eleni Kostopoulos, a manager of digital publishing in McKinsey’s New York office |
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