Alex Hardiman, chief product officer of the New York Times, shares how a strong product-led strategy can elevate organizations across industries. Source: McKinsey Alex Hardiman on product outside of pure technology companies

Amid a slower deal environment, private equity buyout managers can adapt their approach to value creation—and, as a first step, emphasize improvements to operational efficiency. Source: McKinsey Bridging private equity’s value creation gap

Wharton assistant professor examines how mothers use their networks when reentering the workforce.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Understanding the Value of Networks for Mothers Reentering the Workforce

The CEO and cofounder of Drop discusses spinning off an adjacent business under a new brand during the COVID-19 pandemic while still scaling up the initial startup. Source: McKinsey How to find opportunity in a crisis: Launching a spinoff business

Getting K–12 students to school is a complex endeavor that requires significant investment and innovation. Stakeholders could face five key challenges within the next decade.  Source: McKinsey Beyond the bus: Five key challenges in US student transportation

No risk, no reward. Banks can design an embedded-finance offering based on their size, distribution footprint, customer base, and product portfolio. Source: McKinsey Embedded finance: The choices and trade-offs for US banks

Wharton experts speak with Mark Broadie, creator of Strokes Gained.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Golf Analytics & The Masters

Although economic uncertainty will likely persist in 2024, grocery retailers could fuel profitable growth by future-proofing the assortment, driving efficiency savings, and monetizing retail media. Source: McKinsey State of Grocery Europe 2024: Signs of Hope

Lionel Souque, CEO of Rewe Group, explains how his company is building the future through digitalization, retail media, and sustainability. Source: McKinsey Building the future: Focusing on digitalization and sustainability

CEO Niklas Östberg explains how Delivery Hero is doubling down on grocery delivery to unlock further growth. Source: McKinsey Meal delivery shouldn’t be a luxury