594: Find Your Happy Place at Work Annie McKee, a senior fellow at the University of Pennsylvania and author of the book “How to Be Happy at Work,” tells the story of her journey to happiness—starting with her early job as a caregiver for an elderly couple. Even in later, higher-paying work, McKee saw that Read more about 594: Find Your Happy Place at Work[…]
Navigating risks in project finance When it comes to infrastructure and capital projects, managing risks and incentives correctly can be a major enabler for opening up new funding streams and creating bankable project pipelines. McKinsey senior partner Roberto Fantoni sat down with leaders from Macquarie, Arup, HSBC Singapore, and MTR Corporation at GII 2017 to Read more about Navigating risks in project finance[…]
The road to artificial intelligence in mobility—smart moves required Is AI all hype? No. But automotive OEMs need to take five steps to overcome challenges and position themselves to succeed. Is AI all hype? No. But automotive OEMs need to take five steps to overcome challenges and position themselves to succeed. Source: McKinsey The Read more about The road to artificial intelligence in mobility—smart moves required[…]
Memo to the CEO: Are you the source of workplace dysfunction? Rudeness and bullying are rife, says Stanford professor Bob Sutton. Wise leaders figure out how to fix their teams and organizations; and they start by taking a long look in the mirror. Rudeness and bullying are rife, says Stanford professor Bob Sutton. Wise leaders Read more about Memo to the CEO: Are you the source of workplace dysfunction?[…]
The art of project leadership: Delivering the world’s largest projects Four mind-sets and eight leadership practices distinguish successful leaders of ultralarge projects. Four mind-sets and eight leadership practices distinguish successful leaders of ultralarge projects. Source: McKinsey The art of project leadership: Delivering the world’s largest projects
Urban commercial transport and the future of mobility Commercial traffic clogs city streets, contributes to pollution, and drives up the cost of doing business. But there are many ways to do better. Commercial traffic clogs city streets, contributes to pollution, and drives up the cost of doing business. But there are many ways to do Read more about Urban commercial transport and the future of mobility[…]
Digitization: The next stop for the apparel-sourcing caravan Stepping up digital efforts in purchasing could help apparel companies transform. A survey of sourcing executives highlights trends and opportunities. Stepping up digital efforts in purchasing could help apparel companies transform. A survey of sourcing executives highlights trends and opportunities. Source: McKinsey Digitization: The next stop Read more about Digitization: The next stop for the apparel-sourcing caravan[…]
Rewiring contracts for collaboration Too many construction projects are traditionally founded on risk, not collaboration—a root cause of the sector’s low productivity. At the 2017 GII Summit, McKinsey partner Michael Della Rocca joined leaders from Atkins, Bentley Systems, and King Abdullah Economic City to discuss how relational contracting and shared incentives can create better outcomes Read more about Rewiring contracts for collaboration[…]
Citra-Galaxy NEIPA: Bioconversion There has been passionate discussion about hop bioconversion, especially in relation to NEIPA. Studies have shown geraniol in hops like Citra is converted during fermentation into citronellol when there is excess linalool present. But what does this mean for your beer? I talked to Stan Hieronymus when planning an experiment based on his Read more about Citra-Galaxy NEIPA: Bioconversion[…]
Additive manufacturing: A long-term game changer for manufacturers To get the most out of additive manufacturing, companies need to think beyond prototyping and understand what the technology means for production. To get the most out of additive manufacturing, companies need to think beyond prototyping and understand what the technology means for production. Source: McKinsey Read more about Additive manufacturing: A long-term game changer for manufacturers[…]