Five core practices can help federal leaders handle management challenges and achieve tangible impact in their roles. Source: McKinsey Lessons for US deputy secretaries on effective federal management
Recently announced ODA reductions create a clear call to action, including in initiative prioritization, productivity improvements, and reassessing the design of the current system. Source: McKinsey A generational shift: The future of foreign aid
Employers and real estate companies can make a sea change in working patterns work for them. Source: McKinsey Flexible work’s enduring appeal affects workers, employers, and real estate
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: Quadruple Features | No. 231[…]
A new era of growth awaits African telcos, but to reach the continent’s next 500 million users, operators will need bold, forward-thinking strategic choices in four key areas. Source: McKinsey Remember the future: The next frontier for African telcos
US healthcare organizations could save up to $700 million annually—and improve care—by reducing frontline-nurse turnover through strengthened manager support. Source: McKinsey Nurse managers: The backbone of a strong nursing workforce
Three experts discuss the challenges corporate boards face in managing growing geopolitical risk, and how to tackle them. Source: McKinsey How boards can tackle geopolitical risk
At this year’s SXSW Conference, Wharton’s Stefano Puntoni spoke with Google chief strategist Neil Hoyne about the impact of generative AI on employees and the workplace. …Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Five Ways Gen AI Is Changing Workplace Identity
CIOs need to apply a much broader view of possible failure modes, where their assets are, and where the people who manage the assets are working. Source: McKinsey Risk rebalancing: Five important geopolitical-risk questions for CIOs
The economic principles of valuation don’t change that much, but McKinsey Partner Tim Koller explains why they remain more critical than ever as executives seek to address digital, geopolitical, climate, and other trends affecting their businesses. Source: McKinsey Author Talks: What’s new in Valuation?