There are all kinds of productivity tools out there promising to help you make the most of your day. Some people swear by timeboxing: the method of reserving time on your calendar each day for each task you want to get done, and then truly focusing on that one thing at a time. The Read more about Stop Multitasking and Try Timeboxing[…]

While low- and middle-income countries often focus on manufacturing to propel economic growth, services can and should play a greater role. Source: McKinsey Hiding in plain sight: The trillion-dollar services opportunity

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: Apple Season | No. 222[…]

Pharmaceutical giant GSK’s global head of AI and machine learning describes how these emerging technologies are reshaping drug development and organizational processes. Source: McKinsey GSK’s Kim Branson on driving innovation with AI and machine learning

E&C firms that embrace a strategic and methodological approach to M&A can be better positioned to capture the full value from upcoming transactions over the next decade. Source: McKinsey Engineering and construction: Strategic M&A as a catalyst for growth

A new report from the Wharton Global Family Alliance highlights challenges for family offices, including low next-generation involvement, slow AI adoption, and succession planning hurdles.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton What’s Behind the Secret Walls of Family Offices?

The total cost of ownership for zero-emission trucks remains significantly higher than for internal combustion engine ones. Closing this gap could boost the transition to zero-emission truck fleets. Source: McKinsey Can zero-emission trucks become viable–and what will it take to boost adoption?

Angela F. Williams, president and CEO of United Way Worldwide, discusses how to serve communities through collaboration and partnerships with the private and public sectors. Source: McKinsey Davos dialogue: Collaboration, empowerment, and leadership in the 21st century

Wharton experts speak with Ryan O’Hanlon, author of ‘Net Gains: Inside the Beautiful Game’s Analytics Revolution,’ about soccer analytics.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Soccer Analytics with Ryan O’Hanlon

Wharton management professor discusses the recent wave of corporate layoffs and the factors driving these workforce reductions.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton The Business of Layoffs: Strategy or Short-Term Fix?