a collection of things from across the internets
Feeling undervalued and overworked, especially amid year-end performance reviews, might be a signal it’s time to leave. Learn from an expert whether it’s a temporary slump or time for a new beginning. Source: McKinsey Author Talks: Is ‘now’ the right time to leave your job?
The head of Europe’s largest private university group believes that AI technologies are critical to advancing the institution’s mission of flexible, personalized higher education. Source: McKinsey Education for all: An interview with Dr. Sven Schütt
A senior researcher at The Conference Board discusses how companies should navigate election season in the workplace.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Election Season: A Test of Corporate Conscience
Professor Americus Reed talks about whether brands should take a stance on political issues.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Are Brands Playing It Safe During Elections? (Part 1) | Americus Reed
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[…]
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
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
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