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Brought to you by Alex Panas, global leader of industries, & Axel Karlsson, global leader of functional practices and growth platforms

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Get ready for the weekend by diving into the week’s big insights on the art of 21st-century leadership, corporate venture building, arenas of competition, and more.

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McKinsey global managing partner Bob Sternfels , senior partners Daniel Pacthod and Kurt Strovink , and senior adviser Wyman Howard explore the art of 21st-century leadership and how organizations can build a leadership factory that shapes, develops, and mentors the next generation of managers.

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Companies are creating meaningful growth through the development of new business ventures, and success can be learned from those that are the best at it, write Daniel Aminetzah , Markus Berger-de León , Paul Jenkins , and coauthors.

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Organizations have more data than ever, but scaling it remains a challenge. Find out more on the latest Five Fifty from McKinsey Quarterly.

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Arenas are industries that transform the business landscape. In a new MGI report, Chris Bradley , Michael Chui , Kweilin Ellingrud, Michael Birshan, and coauthors identify 18 future arenas that could reshape the global economy between now and 2040.

Dive into the report

Ready to unwind?

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Author Talks: Is ‘now’ the right time to leave your job?

Feeling undervalued and overworked, especially amid year-end performance reviews, might be a signal it’s time to leave. Learn from an expert whether it’s a temporary slump or time for a new beginning.

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Education for all: An interview with Dr. Sven Schütt

The head of Europe’s largest private university group believes that AI technologies are critical to advancing the institution’s mission of flexible, personalized higher education.

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3-Down: With 32-, 17-, 8-, and 24-Down, new book written by four McKinsey senior partners

Know the answer? Test yourself with the latest McKinsey Crossword: Top Dogs | No. 203

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