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Marketing has slid to the back seat at many companies, resulting in a loss of customer focus. Bringing the chief marketing officer up front and aligning with the CEO and CFO can reignite sustainable growth. Source: McKinsey The CMO’s comeback: Aligning the C-suite to drive customer-centric growth
US aerospace and defense companies face core skills gaps and high turnover. A new report reveals strategies to boost workforce productivity and maximize the return on talent. Source: McKinsey Accelerating progress: Maximizing the return on talent in A&D
Aviation industry experts remain skeptical amid high costs and technical feasibility challenges. Source: McKinsey Does a next-generation airliner make business sense?
As the number and complexity of geopolitically motivated investment controls grow, business leaders need to assess foreign investment opportunities in a way that prevents unpleasant surprises. Source: McKinsey Operating in a world of growing investment controls
Accelerating consolidation is reshaping the industry. Three imperatives could help companies better position themselves to be among the leaders of tomorrow. Source: McKinsey A turning point amid tailwinds for fitness and wellness
Cutting emissions is more important than ever. Marginal abatement cost curves help companies develop cost-effective strategies. Source: McKinsey Understanding the price of decarbonization
Wharton assistant professor of management breaks down the Capital One–Discover merger and its implications for consumers.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Inside the Capital One–Discover Merger: What It Means for Consumers
A CEO playbook to solve the gen AI paradox and unlock scalable impact with AI agents. Source: McKinsey Seizing the agentic AI advantage
Leaders of multinational companies are grappling with fundamental questions about how to operate globally in a fragmenting world. The answer lies in reimagining their organizations for an evolving business environment. Source: McKinsey Multinationals at a crossroads: Adapting to a new geopolitical era