A better way to M&A: Zeroing in on telecom value With organic growth opportunities narrowing, telecom players need a better way to screen potential M&A targets. A data-rich, heat map–based approach can help. Source: McKinsey A better way to M&A: Zeroing in on telecom value
Transforming HR and culture: An interview with Banco de Crédito del Perú’s Bernardo Sambra An HR leader describes how an effort to increase his bank’s efficiency meant challenging the bank’s culture—and himself. Source: McKinsey Transforming HR and culture: An interview with Banco de Crédito del Perú’s Bernardo Sambra
How retailers can improve price perception—profitably New methodologies, powered by big data and advanced analytics, can help retailers attract value-conscious consumers without sacrificing margins. Source: McKinsey How retailers can improve price perception—profitably
What Are Interstitials, and Are They Hurting Your SEO? A lot of people seem to think SEO is dead. People have been saying “SEO is dead” every since SEO started. But this time, could it be different? Look at what’s happened recently. Google unleashed RankBrain, a machine learning algorithm shift. Keyword research seems to be Read more about What Are Interstitials, and Are They Hurting Your SEO?[…]
Transformation with a capital T Companies must be prepared to tear themselves away from routine thinking and behavior. Source: McKinsey Transformation with a capital T
How private equity adapts: A discussion with Don Gogel A longtime private-equity CEO reflects on the advantages of pure-play firms, how to deploy virtual expertise, and why general partners are like wineries. Source: McKinsey How private equity adapts: A discussion with Don Gogel
The 5 Best Tools You Should Be Using to Market Your Local Business Mobile devices and local searches go together like peanut butter and jelly. If you’re a local business, guess what method people use to find you? They’re looking for your business on their mobile devices. If you’re not aware of this or optimizing Read more about The 5 Best Tools You Should Be Using to Market Your Local Business[…]
Energy 2050: Insights from the ground up How will the world satisfy its need for energy? McKinsey research offers a perspective. Source: McKinsey Energy 2050: Insights from the ground up
Digital music’s Asian beat The heady growth of new music-streaming services in the region may contain lessons for other industries. Source: McKinsey Digital music’s Asian beat
549: Re-Orgs Are Emotional Stephen Heidari-Robinson and Suzanne Heywood, authors of “ReOrg: How to Get It Right” explain how good planning and communication can help employees adapt. Source: Ideacast 549: Re-Orgs Are Emotional