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

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

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

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to managing risk and resilience. Chief risk officers can benefit from examining their innate operating models—and understanding when they need to change. Source: McKinsey Which chief risk officer archetype are you?

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

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

Innovation is a critical ingredient in any growth recipe. And the biggest growth—both for the innovator and the broader economy—comes from revolutionary innovations. Source: McKinsey Revolutionary innovations propelling growth

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?

Wharton marketing professor explores how the reasons behind collective layoffs shape consumer sentiment.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton How Consumers Perceive Layoffs: Offshoring vs. Automation