What makes a country ready to implement a good agricultural transformation plan? Source: McKinsey Readiness for agricultural transformation

Bruce Bartlett, former advisor to Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush, discusses his new book about the challenge of fake news, and offers some strategies for weeding it out. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton How Can We Curb Fake News?

A new podcast series from the McKinsey Global Institute explores how technologies like automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence are shaping how we work, where we work, and the skills we need to work. Source: McKinsey What is the future of work?

New nuclear power-plant projects are often in the news for delays and cost overruns. Yet there are also compelling success stories from around the world. Here, we explore some of the ingredients necessary to build a nuclear power plant on time and on budget. Source: McKinsey Fission accomplished: Getting nuclear power on grid faster Read more about Fission accomplished: Getting nuclear power on grid faster and cheaper[…]

The digital shopping revolution offers new opportunities to mall operators agile enough to seize them. Source: McKinsey How the mall business can reinvent itself for the digital age

We assume that workaholics are people who are working themselves to death, with an increased risk of things like heart attack and stroke. But is this actually true? Source: Knowledge @ Wharton The Truth About Being a Workaholic: Why It Isn’t Always Bad for You

The U.N.’s 2030 sustainable development program aims to engage local stakeholders in development as it seeks to end poverty while protecting the planet. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Can a Novel U.N. Plan End Poverty and Protect the Planet?

I’ve always said that every website should have a blog. Think about how long you’re currently spending to write a blog post. I’m willing to bet it takes you at least a few hours to create each. Sometimes longer posts take up to six or even eight hours. Where do you find the time to Read more about How to Create Content More Efficiently with Curation Techniques[…]

After a challenging stretch, has fashion turned the corner? Things are looking up, but the rebound may be uneven, says this year’s The State of Fashion report. Source: McKinsey Renewed optimism for the fashion industry

This excerpt from a new book published by Aspen Strategy Group offers a path to better and more meaningful metrics. Source: McKinsey More tooth, less tail: Getting beyond NATO’s 2 percent rule