I used to do a talk titled “Embracing Homebrewing” (here it is on the Beersmith Podcast). Basically, rather than worry about replicating the exact process/results of a craft brewery, enjoy the things that you can do on a small scale without regulatory oversight (dosing in spirits, ice distillation, foraging) or economic pressures (expensive ingredients, Read more about Embracing Inefficiency in Craft Brewing[…]
Competing with popular releases on Spotify can actually benefit smaller artists, says Wharton’s Manav Raj.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton How Digital Platforms Like Spotify Turn Rivals into Allies
Unwelcome employee turnover can create big problems for managers, teams, and organizations, so it’s important to understand the real drivers of attrition. New research from Ethan Bernstein, associate professor at Harvard Business School, and Michael Horn, cofounder of the Clayton Christensen Institute, points to a host of push and pull forces that cause workers Read more about The Real Reasons Employees Quit — and How to Retain Them[…]
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: Top Dogs | No. 203[…]
Complicated times demand great leaders. Here’s an overview of traits and practices required to succeed as a leader today and a look at the factory model that can help aspiring managers ascend. Source: McKinsey The art of 21st-century leadership: From succession planning to building a leadership factory
Companies are creating meaningful growth by developing new ventures. Those with the most mature capabilities are growing quickly and can show the way for companies that are just beginning. Source: McKinsey How CEOs are turning corporate venture building into outsize growth
Grocery retailers across the Middle East and North Africa have weathered postpandemic headwinds. Nine trends shaping the sector point the way to new growth. Source: McKinsey A growth arena: State of grocery retail 2024 Middle East and North Africa
Although one in five people will experience a mental health malady as a child, effective diagnosis and treatment often remain elusive. The Child Mind Institute seeks to bring innovation to the problem. Source: McKinsey Child and adolescent mental health as a proving ground for innovation
Be careful: AI can elaborate on financial concepts, but you can’t use it yet for personal finance advice, writes Wharton’s Sarah Hammer.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton How AI-powered Financial Advice Will Help You
Organizations have more data than ever, but scaling it remains a challenge. Here’s how companies can benefit from the data dividend and become truly data-driven businesses. Source: McKinsey The data-driven enterprise