Professor Witold Henisz discusses his book on how leaders can manage geopolitical risk.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Geostrategy by Design | Witold Henisz

After 15 years leading the parent company of KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell, David Novak wanted to help others become better leaders. He believes the key is to put learning at the center of everything you do, whether you’re an entry-level worker or a multinational executive. Novak outlines three main areas for learning: Read more about Yum! Brands’ Former CEO on Why You Should Never Stop Learning[…]

Toyota Insurance President and COO Robert Spencer shares his views on how OEMs and insurers can partner to enhance customer experience as the mobility ecosystem evolves. Source: McKinsey Enhancing customer experience in an evolving mobility ecosystem

A former US deputy chief technology officer talks about how digitization can be used to create a government that works for the people. Source: McKinsey Delivering services to the public—digitally—with Jennifer Pahlka

Medtech companies can achieve above-market growth and margin expansion by upping their ‘Commercial Quotient’ through investing in basic, omnichannel, and ecosystem selling capabilities. Source: McKinsey Commercial capabilities: A predictor of growth for medtech companies

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win. Source: McKinsey The Read more about The McKinsey Crossword: “Soup’s On!” | No. 184[…]

The industry must rekindle growth when it’s scarce and reduce costs when a lot has been done. Leaders will take on more portfolio changes and capability builds than in past decades. Source: McKinsey Rescuing the decade: A dual agenda for the consumer goods industry

Wharton’s Daniel Garrett finds that current international tax systems may not be benefitting domestic workers, contrary to popular belief.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton How Foreign Income Tax Impacts U.S. Workers

Wharton, Harvard, and INSEAD brought academics and industry leaders together to discuss the complex challenges facing DEI and what’s getting in the way of change.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Is DEI Going Away? Here’s What Experts Say

Amid massive shifts in the consumer landscape, companies can’t afford to rely on yesterday’s consumer insights. Here are nine trends that merit close attention. Source: McKinsey State of the Consumer 2024: What’s now and what’s next