Middle managers can drive the success of organizations, but first they need the skills to succeed. Targeted training can help. Source: McKinsey Activating middle managers through capability building

Know which competitors matter the most and predict their next steps with greater accuracy. Source: McKinsey How to predict your competitor’s next move

Africa will shortly be home to the world’s largest working age population and a burgeoning consumer class; it’s also rich in natural resources. Despite such human capital and natural resources, Africa’s economic growth and productivity has slowed over the past decade. If nations across the continent deploy their diverse strengths, it could help reimagine Read more about There is no ‘one Africa’: How the continent can turn diversity into growth and opportunity[…]

Chris Bradley, McKinsey Global Institute Director and senior partner, discusses why he thinks Asia is on the cusp of a new era and how companies should be thinking about this new age. Source: McKinsey Is Asia on the cusp of a new era?

As the landscape of real estate changes, stakeholders need to adapt to find pockets of opportunity while supporting and maintaining tenants. Source: McKinsey Hybrid work, urban ecosystems, and the future of real estate

What will define the next age of travel? Digital technology and artificial intelligence are empowering the industry to reimagine the travel experience and unlock long-term growth. Source: McKinsey The promise of travel in the age of AI

Hydrogen energy is an alternative to fossil fuels that may represent a cleaner way to power our world. Source: McKinsey What is hydrogen energy?

The past few years of upheaval have underscored procurement’s importance for generating value. The next few years could make its contributions even more critical. Source: McKinsey A new era for procurement: Value creation across the supply chain

A new study of Brazilian beauty company Natura shows how businesses can work with local stakeholders to preserve the environment and create change.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton This Company’s Sustainable Partnerships Helped Prevent Amazon Rainforest Deforestation

U.S. homeowners typically choose 30-year mortgages, but riskier households in the U.K. choose shorter-term contracts, according to a study by Wharton’s Lu Liu. The findings have implications for mortgage market design, Liu says. …Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Why Long-term Home Mortgages Have Costly Trade-offs