When we become too comfortable in our jobs and relationships, we can miss huge opportunities to grow and change. Harvard University professor Cass Sunstein explores this dynamic—and suggests ways to keep the sparkle in our lives. Source: McKinsey Author Talks: Cass Sunstein on the perils of habituation
Consumers are increasingly discerning about where, how, and from whom they receive healthcare. Healthcare can learn from other industries how to provide an optimal end-to-end consumer experience. Source: McKinsey Consumers rule: Driving healthcare growth with a consumer-led strategy
Five actions can transform an organization’s talent system, establishing a culture of performance while boosting employee experience. Source: McKinsey Increasing your return on talent: The moves and metrics that matter
My book, American Sour Beers, is turning ten next month! I wrote it from the perspective (and experience) of a homebrewer. I wanted to experiment and learn. I really didn’t know much about brewing commercially, creating consistent blends, adapting recipes as a barrel program matured, developing flavors that would sell etc. Looking back I have Read more about Did I Wreck Sour Beer in America?[…]
Amid a slower deal environment, private equity buyout managers can adapt their approach to value creation—and, as a first step, emphasize improvements to operational efficiency. Source: McKinsey Bridging private equity’s value creation gap
Alex Hardiman, chief product officer of the New York Times, shares how a strong product-led strategy can elevate organizations across industries. Source: McKinsey Alex Hardiman on product outside of pure technology companies
To help insulate themselves from economic headwinds, luxury brands have focused much of their attention on serving high-net-worth consumers. But aspirational luxury consumers are just as important. Source: McKinsey Why courting aspirational luxury consumers still matters
Wharton assistant professor examines how mothers use their networks when reentering the workforce.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Understanding the Value of Networks for Mothers Reentering the Workforce
No risk, no reward. Banks can design an embedded-finance offering based on their size, distribution footprint, customer base, and product portfolio. Source: McKinsey Embedded finance: The choices and trade-offs for US banks
Getting K–12 students to school is a complex endeavor that requires significant investment and innovation. Stakeholders could face five key challenges within the next decade. Source: McKinsey Beyond the bus: Five key challenges in US student transportation