Professor Alex Rees-Jones breaks down the psychology behind paying taxes and how that affects the government.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton The Psychology of Paying Taxes | Alex Rees-Jones

What does it take to really energize people and motivate them toward a goal?  Inspirational leadership might seem idiosyncratic and hard to quantify, but, according to Adam Galinsky, professor at Columbia Business School, it involves three key elements: having a vision, setting an example, and mentoring. His research shows this is true across industries and Read more about Are You an Inspirational Leader?[…]

With a legacy spanning nearly two centuries, Otis Worldwide continues to evolve. CEO Judy Marks discusses how she’s preparing the company for the next wave of technological and geopolitical changes. Source: McKinsey How Judy Marks leads Otis Worldwide Corporation through uncertainty and technological evolution

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: “Surf’s Up!” | No. 223[…]

Despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, the future of operations in 2025 is promising. Companies that lean into tech, cross-functional collaboration, and curiosity can power up productivity. Source: McKinsey Powering productivity: Operations insights for 2025

State and local leaders are well positioned to help water and wastewater utilities solve challenges in financial health, infrastructure resilience, economic development, and lives and livelihoods. Source: McKinsey Water resilience: Closing the funding gap for utilities

Most promising mobility start-ups fizzle out before they can scale their operations. With billions of dollars in investment at stake, they need a better path to growth. Source: McKinsey Beyond the start-up phase: Recipes for growth at mobility companies

Europe’s automotive industry has been a cornerstone of the region’s economy, but disruptions have challenged its leadership. How can the European industry restore its competitive edge? Source: McKinsey European automotive industry: What it takes to regain competitiveness

Wharton professor of operations, information, and decisions explains how tariffs are impacting the airline industry.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton How Tariffs Are Reshaping Aviation: Supply Chains, Costs, and Consumers

After ten years of sustained, continuous improvement, a new set of sophisticated challenges led SQM to merge operational excellence with innovative technology. The result: a performance breakthrough. Source: McKinsey How SQM accelerated operational excellence with technology