McKinsey research and interviews with global leaders reveal the activities and discussions that CEOs should be directly involved in to ensure success before, during, and after M&A transactions. Source: McKinsey CEOs in M&A: Five actions only the chief executive can take
A range of factors suggests an increase in M&A activity among energy and materials companies in 2025, despite uncertainties in the sector. Source: McKinsey Global energy and materials: Overall deal value remains stable, but some segments are gaining share
The broad downward trend of interest rates, coupled with consumer-packaged-goods companies’ cash-rich balance sheets, could lead to an active year for CPG deals. Source: McKinsey Consumer goods: Seeking market expansion and growth
In 2024, deals mostly stayed within national borders. In 2025, banking, wealth and asset management, fintech, payments, and capital markets face challenges but also have opportunities. Source: McKinsey Financial services: Dealmakers adapt to a shifting landscape
Implementing bottom-up feedback can improve management and productivity, according to research by Wharton’s Shing-Yi Wang.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Why Workers Should Evaluate Their Managers
Professor Arthur van Benthem explains the benefits of using electricity at the right time of day. …Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Unlocking Green Tech at Home | Arthur van Benthem
Despite all the ways that artificial intelligence promises to improve our lives, many consumers feel anxious and are averse to AI-powered products and services. For marketers and product managers, it’s vital to understand what is driving that resistance to adoption. Julian De Freitas is an assistant professor in the marketing unit at Harvard Business Read more about The Consumer Psychology of Adopting AI[…]
Leading medtech companies are embarking on bold transformations and evolving their operating models to unlock sustainable growth and create efficiencies. Source: McKinsey The transformation imperative: Igniting value creation in medtech
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: Nature of the Beast | No. 220[…]
Digitale zorg draagt bij aan betaalbare, toegankelijke en hoogwaardige gezondheidszorg. Momenteel lukt het ons echter niet om bewezen effectieve digitale technologie te implementeren of op te schalen. We presenteren vijf cruciale acties om de huidige evolutie van digitale zorg te transformeren in een ware revolutie. Bij succesvolle implementatie en opschaling kan het potentieel van Read more about Digitale zorg in Nederland: Van evolutie naar revolutie[…]