Hollywood is known for huge personalities and behemoth production studios taking big swings. But critics worry that the movie industry is playing it way too safe recently — by churning out remakes and fleshing out franchises, rather than dreaming up new things. And the same can be said of many established businesses in other Read more about A Hollywood Producer’s Formula for Taking Bigger Risks[…]

More companies are making commitments to address dimensions of nature beyond carbon emissions. Source: McKinsey Corporate commitments to nature have evolved since 2022

Internet pioneer Vint Cerf suggests that software designers need more exposure to accessibility issues to make the internet more usable for all. Source: McKinsey Internet cocreator on how to make the internet more accessible

How do you know if your next job is the right one? Two Harvard professionals help job seekers successfully navigate role and career changes without falling into a vicious cycle of resignation and regret. Source: McKinsey Author Talks: The mistakes job seekers make

A pragmatic, customer-centric business model can help companies achieve profitable growth by reimagining business processes end to end with the aid of digital technologies. Source: McKinsey True customer-centricity: An operating model for competitive advantage

We analyzed data from more than 1,700 teams to identify the capabilities that lead to the most effective outcomes. Here are key actions leaders can take to empower their teams to go the extra mile. Source: McKinsey What makes product teams effective?

After years of optimizing and expanding operations, Minsur set out to achieve next-generation operational excellence. The key: transforming the culture to foster empowerment and inclusive leadership. Source: McKinsey In pursuit of productivity: How Minsur mined a rich seam of operational excellence

As African fintechs evolve, businesses and investors are shifting their focus from a growth-at-all-costs approach to investing in sustainable paths to success. Source: McKinsey Redefining success: A new playbook for African fintech leaders

The IT services industry has undergone significant M&A activity over the past several years. Realizing how to synergize operations is imperative to create value. Source: McKinsey Driving value creation through M&A in IT services

Survey results suggest that while the overall outlook for tech investments is strong, only a select few companies are investing in the foundations and people that can support future success. Source: McKinsey Investing in the future of tech: Lessons from winning companies