Will fusion energy help decarbonize the power system?

Technological advances and the need for a flexible zero-carbon power grid have made fusion energy worth considering. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 1 year ago

Will mortgages and markets stay afloat in Florida?

Florida is increasingly subject to extreme flooding due to climate change. What can be done to manage the risks? | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 1 year ago

Security as Code (2021)

Embedding cloud security in code can reduce risk without slowing down the business. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 1 year ago

Strengthening collaboration among European space startups

European space partnerships are complex, spanning multiple countries and organizations. A new approach can help space startups unite behind shared goals. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 1 year ago

Out of this world: The future of space exploration and innovation

Nearly 53 years after NASA astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took history-making steps on the moon, the world remains fascinated by space. In the decades since that giant leap for humankind, research, discovery, and space travel have offered more insight into the flashing … | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 1 year ago

‘Find the smartest technologist in the company and make them CEO

In the first episode of the new The Quarterly Interview: Provocations to Ponder series, Silicon Valley’s Marc Andreessen tackles tech trends like artificial intelligence, crypto, and Web3--and why incumbents still have a tough time competing with digital start-ups. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 1 year ago

Quantum computing just might save the planet

Exponentially more powerful machines could make possible major reductions in emissions, putting the goal of limiting global warming within reach. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 1 year ago

The Dark Side of Transparency

Executives need to get smarter about when to open up and when to withhold information so they can enjoy the benefits of organizational transparency while mitigating its unintended consequences. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 1 year ago

The rising risk of a global food crisis

The war in Ukraine poses a looming threat to the worldwide food supply. Here’s what’s at stake--and what might be done to help. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 1 year ago

How to play the new talent game and win back workers

Nearly half of the employees who voluntarily left the workforce during the pandemic aren’t coming back on their own. Employers must go and get them. Here’s how to start. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 2 years ago

Navigating the current disruption in containerized logistics

How to navigate the current disruption in the containerized logistics value chain? | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 2 years ago

Drone delivery: More lift than you think

Will delivery drones become commonplace? The answer may depend on three critical factors. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 2 years ago

A military veteran knows why your employees are leaving

She also knows what you can--and can’t--do about it. Here are three surprising lessons from a veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 2 years ago

Author Talks: Hacking into Humanity

In the next decade, Amy Webb predicts that synthetic biology will be as common as artificial intelligence. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 2 years ago

E-Kickscooter Takes to the Road: Understanding Consumer-Ownership Preferences

As e-kickscooters gain popularity, more consumers are opting for private ownership. How will this affect shared-mobility providers? | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 2 years ago

The impact of AI on the future of insurance

The industry is on the verge of a seismic, tech-driven shift. A focus on four areas can position carriers to embrace this change. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 2 years ago

Leadership in crisis: Responding to the Covid outbreak and future challenges

What leadership needs in a crisis is not a predefined response plan but behaviors and mindsets that will prevent them from overreacting and help them look ahead. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 2 years ago

The Perils of Bad Strategy

Bad strategy abounds, says UCLA management professor Richard Rumelt. Senior executives who can spot it stand a much better chance of creating good strategies. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 2 years ago

Making startups Germany’s next economic powerhouse

Making start-ups Germany’s next economic powerhouse. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 2 years ago

Much anew about ‘nudging’ – behavioral economists impact on business and society

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. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 2 years ago

Ordering in: The rapid evolution of food delivery

Succeeding in the fast-growing food-delivery ecosystem will require understanding how overlapping economic forces affect a complex web of stakeholders. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 2 years ago

The road to 5G: The inevitable growth of infrastructure cost

Network cost could double as operators strive to meet demand for increased capacity and deploy 5G. How can they maintain their profits? | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 2 years ago

In India, McKinsey teams up with Pratham to help millions of children learn to read and write

Our partnership with the country’s largest youth-literacy and vocational-skills organization is helping build a brighter future for children across the country. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 2 years ago

Big Data in the Age of the Telegraph

Daniel McCallum’s 1854 organizational design for the New York and Erie Railroad resembles a tree rather than a pyramid. It empowered frontline managers by clarifying data flows. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 2 years ago

How Europe’s Top Tech Startups Get It Right

We studied Europe’s top 1,000 start-ups to learn how they succeed in the region’s fragmented value pool and found the answers lie in four distinct strategic plays. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 2 years ago

Automotive industry after Covid-19

Car sales and production after COVID-19 | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 2 years ago

What procurement can do to fight inflation

In today's price volatility, procurement teams must move quickly. Digital-fueled collaboration can detect inflation threats sooner and build better, more agile responses. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 2 years ago

The mindsets and practices of excellent CEOs

The CEO’s job is as difficult as it is important. Here is a guide to how the best CEOs think and act. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 2 years ago

Technology Trends

Which technology trends have the most momentum in an accelerating world? We ranked the top cross-industry trends that matter most for companies and executives. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 2 years ago

Prioritizing Health: A Prescription for Prosperity

Prioritizing health of the world’s population would add 10 healthy years in midlife and $12 trillion to the global economy . | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 2 years ago

Hydrogen combustion engines can contribute to zero emissions

Hydrogen combustion engines can leverage existing technologies and provide a zero-emissions option for specific use cases while supporting the growth of hydrogen infrastructure. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 2 years ago

Four myths about building a software business

As nontechnology companies turn to software-based business models for growth, they will need to avoid common misconceptions. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 2 years ago

What executives are saying about the future of hybrid work

Organizations are clear that postpandemic working will be hybrid. After that, the details get hazy. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 2 years ago

The state of grocery in North America

As the industry looks beyond the pandemic, grocery retailers must determine which trends will endure and separate the winners from the rest of the pack. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 2 years ago

The organizational cost of insufficient sleep

Sleep-awareness programs can produce better leaders. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 2 years ago

Think Black CEOs are scarce? It’s worse than you think

Black employees aren’t being promoted to leadership positions at the same rate as others. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 2 years ago

Building a cloud-ready operating model

Four operating-model changes can help companies accelerate the journey to cloud. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 3 years ago

The executive’s guide to better listening

Strong listening skills can make a critical difference in the performance of senior executives, but few are able to cultivate them. Here’s how. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 3 years ago

What embedded-finance and banking-as-a-service trends mean for banking

As more companies and ecosystems embed financial services in their offerings, banks should take the opportunity to decide on the role they will play in this model. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 3 years ago

When code is king: Mastering automotive software excellence

Automotive software is rapidly reprogramming the car industry. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 3 years ago

Charging in buildings can power up the electric-vehicle industry

Charging infrastructure is key to scaling the industry. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 3 years ago

The Bio Revolution: Innovations transforming economies, societies, and our lives

Advances in biological science could transform economies and societies, helping to tackle global challenges from climate change to pandemics. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 3 years ago

Ten innovations that can improve global health

By 2040, these health innovations could reduce the total burden of disease by 6 to 10 percent. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 3 years ago

Large LEO satellite constellations: Will it be different this time?

New LEO satellite constellations are on the cusp of deployment, but their long-term success hinges on substantial cost reductions. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 3 years ago

Semiconductor design and manufacturing: Achieving leading-edge capabilities [pdf]

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@mckinsey.com | 3 years ago

Peak McKinsey? “When do you need a chief restructuring officer?”

When external shocks rock the business, a chief restructuring officer brings a specialized skill set to restructure the balance sheet. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 3 years ago

The McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility

Today our firm launches a think tank dedicated to advancing racial equity and inclusive growth to safeguard the lives of Black people around the world. | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 3 years ago

When will the Covid-19 pandemic end?

Our November 23 update takes on the questions raised by recent news: When will vaccines be available? And is the end of COVID-19 nearer? | Continue reading


@mckinsey.com | 3 years ago