A benchmarking study points to the need for an expansive view of IT-infrastructure management. Source: McKinsey Capabilities, not costs, should inform banks’ IT-outsourcing strategies
Sales of American Sour Beers will never make me wealthy (I’m hoping that by the time it goes out of print I end up making minimum wage for my time). However, the success of the book has opened up so many opportunities (e.g., collaborating with breweries, invitations to speak around the world)! While I’d Read more about Drinking Beer in Oslo and Drammen, Norway[…]
Leaders are struggling to stay ahead of the major trends reshaping the R&D landscape, according to a recent survey. Source: McKinsey R&D readiness
If you’ve tried (and failed) at blogging, don’t feel bad. You’re not alone. Creating content, especially good content, is hard work. It takes a long time. Most of the time, you don’t see instant rewards. So, how do some people write three, five, or even ten articles every week? You might think that they Read more about How to Write 5 or More Articles a Week and Not Burn Out[…]
I’ve noticed that there’s something that scares most marketers. We love our data. Most marketers find it fun to review their traffic, engagement, and subscriber numbers. It allows them to test new things and measure their effect. Data is logical. But when it comes to content marketing, there’s a component that doesn’t always seem logical: Read more about A Step-By-Step Process to Tell Compelling Stories and Improve Conversion Rates[…]
A survey of global infrastructure leaders defines the challenges to the industry—and how to address them. Source: McKinsey The leadership challenge: Building the future of global infrastructure
Infrastructure providers are used to focusing on issues of project selection, funding, and regulation. The most successful firms are learning to provide great consumer experiences too. Source: McKinsey Remember the people: The foundation for success in 21st-century infrastructure
Chris Zook of Bain explains the predictable crises of growth and how to overcome them. His new book is “The Founder’s Mentality,” coauthored with James Allen. Source: Ideacast 528: Getting Growth Back at Your Company
No one can be sure where oil prices are headed. McKinsey’s Scott Nyquist answers the questions business leaders are asking about the state of the market. Source: McKinsey Black swans and barrels: How to think about the future of oil prices
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