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Top Ten Reports | First Quarter 2023
Our top ten reports this quarter look at labor productivity growth in the US, the future of autonomous driving, and more. At No. 1 is Performance through people: Transforming human capital into competitive advantage, which features analysis from authors including Anu Madgavkar, Bill Schaninger, Dana Maor, Olivia White, Sven Smit, Hamid Samandari, and Jonathan Woetzel on 1,800 large companies across sectors in 15 countries. Read on for our full top ten.
A dual focus on developing people and managing them well gives a select group of companies a long-term performance edge. Emphasize skill development
Regaining historical rates of productivity growth would add $10 trillion to US GDP—a boost needed to confront workforce shortages, debt, inflation, and the energy transition. Download the full report
By 2035, autonomous driving could create $300 billion to $400 billion in revenue. New research reveals what’s needed to win in the fast-changing passenger car market. Grasp the potential
According to our latest Global Private Markets Review, private markets faced a year of two halves in 2022, with buoyancy in the first half and plummeting deal volumes, declining performance, and falling valuations in the second. Download the full report
After recording a widely positive performance in 2021, the sporting-goods industry has seen multiple challenges in the past year, including the threat of global recession, war in Europe, continued supply chain challenges, and rapidly rising interest rates—all contributing to a world in disarray. Resilience will be key to tackling the highly uncertain environment and preparing for the next wave of growth. Deliver on promises
The nature of risk is evolving faster than ever. Commercial carriers must step up to fulfill the societal desire for resilience in a volatile world by closing protection gaps—or risk losing relevance. Prepare for the future
Eight socioeconomic pillars can support the growth of Black-owned businesses and increase opportunities for Black communities. Download the full report
Technology is changing the nature of work. To prepare the workforce of tomorrow and ensure sustainable and inclusive growth, education and vocational training will need to adapt to new ways of working. Glimpse the future
Insurers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa invest significantly in advanced analytics but have unlocked a fraction of the potential value. How do top performers tip the balance in their favor? Be a top performer
Women are well represented in the country’s workforce but are relatively scarce at the top—and that won’t change anytime soon given current promotion trends. Yet companies can act to turn the tide. Read the full report
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