In 2023, private markets fundraising, deal activity, and performance remained under pressure, although there were some notable exceptions across strategies and regions. Source: McKinsey Private markets: A slower era

Will 2024 launch a bright new era for M&A? Anticipating what could be an inflection point, many dealmakers are preparing for a surge—and new market requirements—in the year ahead. Source: McKinsey Top M&A trends in 2024: Blueprint for success in the next wave of deals

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: Slackers | No. 168[…]

A new, tech-enabled operating model is critical if the engineering sector is to deliver the infrastructure needed for everything from climate commitments and the energy transition, to revamped cities. Source: McKinsey Reimagining engineering to deliver more projects, more efficiently

Short bursts of air pollution, often caused by indoor cooking, are being neglected by existing regulations, according to research by Wharton’s Susanna Berkouwer. …Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton The Overlooked Causes of Air Pollution

Sales and technical support teams are like little armies protecting a company’s reputation. Call center representatives, meanwhile, are like field commanders who answer calls, troubleshoot issues, and track all of their progress to protect the company and its customers. But being a call center representative requires a lot of skills […] The post 7 Read more about 7 Tips To Land Your First Customer Service Call Center Job[…]

Wharton’s Jonah Berger explains how people can find meaning and resilience by making themselves the hero of their own story.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Want to Live a Meaningful Life? Be the Hero of Your Story

Companies in India can be a powerful engine for driving economic goals. Here’s how they can realize extraordinary growth. Source: McKinsey Achieving extraordinary growth: Myths and realities

Although call masking can be used to keep some phone numbers hidden, it’s nice to know who is calling you the rest of the time. One of the lesser-known ways of doing so is to have your device announce caller names out loud. Not only can this save you time, […] The post (Exact) Read more about (Exact) Steps to Announce Caller Name on ALL Devices[…]

Wharton professor joins the show to explain private vs. public environmental governance.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton How Corporations Are Taking the Lead on Environmental Governance