Using blockchain to improve data management in the public sector It’s not just for financial institutions; government agencies can use this digital ledger technology to protect trusted records and simplify interactions with citizens. It’s not just for financial institutions; government agencies can use this digital ledger technology to protect trusted records and simplify interactions with Read more about Using blockchain to improve data management in the public sector[…]

Measuring the state of US states New research compares economic and social conditions in US states—and highlights opportunities for government leaders to help make improvements. New research compares economic and social conditions in US states—and highlights opportunities for government leaders to help make improvements. Source: McKinsey Measuring the state of US states

Reinventing construction through a productivity revolution To transform the sector, action is needed in seven areas or through broader adoption of mass-production approaches. Source: McKinsey Reinventing construction through a productivity revolution

Want to Know How to Make Influencer Marketing Work? The Internet is a noisy, overcrowded place. Building momentum for your brand is often an uphill battle, and getting your audience to buy in can be daunting. So, how do you get people to take you seriously? How can you go from being just a little Read more about Want to Know How to Make Influencer Marketing Work?[…]

The (ongoing) trouble with travel distribution: Customer experience The industry’s rapid evolution continues unabated. To profit through this turbulence, leaders must focus on what really matters—the customer. Source: McKinsey The (ongoing) trouble with travel distribution: Customer experience

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Delivering a world-class integration in oil and gas Transition CEO Huibert Vigeveno discusses what worked in Royal Dutch Shell’s integration of BG Group, its biggest acquisition in more than a century. Source: McKinsey Delivering a world-class integration in oil and gas

The new battleground for marketing-led growth In the digital age, consumers are always shopping around. New research shows that hooking them early is the strongest path to growth. Source: McKinsey The new battleground for marketing-led growth

Capturing the value of good quality in medical devices Improving quality can bring costs down significantly. New analysis and industry examples suggest a way forward for device makers. Source: McKinsey Capturing the value of good quality in medical devices

565: Globalization: Myth and Reality Pankaj Ghemawat, professor at NYU Stern and IESE business schools, debunks common misconceptions about the current state and extent of globalization. (Hint: the world is not nearly as globalized as people think.) He also discusses how popular reactions in Europe and the U.S. against globalization recently could affect the global Read more about 565: Globalization: Myth and Reality[…]