Next-generation operational excellence starts with lean principles, investing in people, and using technology for collaboration. McKinsey senior partners Kimberly Borden and Mike Perkins describe how. Source: McKinsey Uniting organizations with next-generation operational excellence

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: Avian Similes | No. 206[…]

Business leaders must go beyond mitigating geopolitical risks to seizing the opportunities presented by the new world order. Here’s how. Source: McKinsey A proactive approach to navigating geopolitics is essential to thrive

Governments often face more constraints in meeting their objectives than most private sector companies do. Adopting practices that enhance organizational health can help. Source: McKinsey Improving organizational health in the public sector: Achieving tangible impact

Experts take a deep dive into the causes of the 2023 banking crisis and what future safeguards are needed for the stability of smaller banks.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton The Future of Banking

We asked five executives what’s top of mind as they deploy funds from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program to close the digital divide in their states. Source: McKinsey Drawing a BEAD: US states ramp up plans to expand broadband access

With more than $7 billion in annual revenue and 24,000 employees, SAIC provides engineering, digital, AI, and mission support to defense, space, intelligence, and civilian customers. CEO Toni Townes-Whitley took the helm a year ago, after stints as a senior executive at Microsoft, CGI Federal, and Unisys. She discusses her approach to strategic transformation Read more about Future of Business: SAIC’s Toni Townes-Whitley on Leading Strategic Transformation[…]

The oil and gas industry has recently seen strong financial performance and is refocusing on its core, but it still needs to find answers to drive growth post-2030. Source: McKinsey Key considerations for CEOs in the oil and gas sector

When generative AI tools do the heavy lifting, companies can optimize their product portfolios faster and more effectively. Source: McKinsey Supercharging product portfolio performance with generative AI

Chemical CFOs are tasked with driving shareholder returns in an era of rising costs. Answering five key questions can help balance spending with strategic initiatives and stakeholder returns. Source: McKinsey Capital expenditure efficiency in chemicals: An opportunity for CFOs