Amid the backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the United States and elsewhere, leaders in both the public and private sectors are reevaluating their organizations’ policies and goals. While many employers and employees still value and support DEI, a growing chorus argues that such programs run counter to meritocratic ideals. Iris Read more about If DEI Programs Aren’t Effective, What Is?[…]

The revenue potential of energy storage is often undervalued. Investors could adjust their evaluation approach to get a true estimate—improving profitability and supporting sustainability goals. Source: McKinsey Evaluating the revenue potential of energy storage technologies

Exploring how innovative solutions could help alleviate the housing crisis and improve economic mobility for all. Source: McKinsey Investing in housing: Unlocking economic mobility for Black families and all Americans

Our seventh gathering of European transformation leaders found consensus about the need to empower people for change efforts to succeed. Source: McKinsey European Transformation Summit: Empowering people

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: By Leaps and Bounds | No. 219[…]

The economic fallout of import tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China depends largely on how long they stay in effect, according to Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Jeremy Siegel: How Tariffs Could Impact the U.S. Economy

Slowing battery-electric-vehicle sales growth reflects consumer price consciousness and range anxiety. Could extended-range EVs persuade more buyers of traditional cars to make the switch? Source: McKinsey Could extended-range EVs nudge more car buyers toward full electric?

Demand is strong. Capturing it will require wealth managers to tackle the impending shortage of advisors. Source: McKinsey The looming advisor shortage in US wealth management

The expanding retrofit market is expected to face challenges in sourcing materials sustainably, making circularity essential. Source: McKinsey Circularity in the built environment: Unlocking opportunities in retrofits

AI has the potential to fundamentally transform the development of software products, increasing the pace of the process and the quality of the final output. Source: McKinsey How an AI-enabled software product development life cycle will fuel innovation