With digitization, computing, and advanced technologies, the “attack surface” is now the sum of systems and capabilities that can be exploited by cyberattackers. Source: McKinsey Boards of directors: The final cybersecurity defense for industrials

Global economic uncertainty elevated but consumers upbeat; China faces deflation, real estate problems, and FDI decline; EU growth stagnant; high US interest rates affecting households and companies. Source: McKinsey Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, February 2024

Biopharma leaders are adjusting their commercial focus and transforming their enabling capabilities and operating models to benefit their patients, companies, and the healthcare ecosystem. Source: McKinsey Modernizing the biopharma commercial model to maximize patient value

Vice Rector of Ukrainian Catholic University talks about teaching and learning in a war zone.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Sophia Opatska on Running a University in a War Zone

Professor Rebecca Schaumberg explains how certain traits, like being self-reliant, can be perceived differently depending on your gender.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton How Leadership Is Defined Differently for Women | Rebecca Schaumberg

A growing number of workers are reaching retirement age around the globe. At the same time, many countries face a worker shortage, especially in critical areas like health care. Ken Dychtwald, cofounder and CEO of Age Wave, says it’s time for companies to stop overlooking this valuable labor pool, because AI alone won’t alleviate Read more about Why Leaders Need to Value Their Retirement-Age Workforce[…]

More than 70 percent of US malls have closed. What does that mean for the future of shopping? Philip Kotler, “the father of modern marketing,” and Giuseppe Stigliano discuss retail’s “perfect storm.” Source: McKinsey Author Talks: Philip Kotler and Giuseppe Stigliano on retail’s next chapter

Industrial heat pumps can help decarbonize the industrial sector and district heating. To develop new solutions and increase uptake, heat pump OEMs and end users can start conversations in key areas. Source: McKinsey Industrial heat pumps: Five considerations for future growth

The managing partner and founder of Emerald Technology Ventures shares how the company works with start-ups and corporations in navigating the dynamic world of climate tech. Source: McKinsey From niche to mainstream: Advancing partnerships in green investing

Despite market slowdown and funding woes, some agriculture technology start-ups still retain high value. Here’s how investors can identify and pursue these opportunities in time. Source: McKinsey Seizing opportunities amid the agtech capital drought