MIT’s Neha Narula and Duke’s Campbell Harvey explore the origins of cryptocurrency and the forces that propelled it into a global phenomenon in this special series on the “Future of Finance.”…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton The Rise of Crypto | Campbell Harvey and Neha Narula

Whether your organization encourages working from home or the office, much of your business is no doubt conducted virtually — over email, on Slack, or via Zoom meetings. But few of us think very carefully about how to most effectively use these tools or which to employ when. And few teams and companies have established best practices for virtual communication, which can Read more about Are You Optimizing Your Virtual Communication Practices?[…]

A seismic threefold increase in advanced-manufacturing investment could transform rural America by driving economic growth, creating high-quality jobs, and revitalizing communities. Source: McKinsey Manufacturing in rural America: A plan for K–12–industry partnerships

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: Rather Iffy | No. 244[…]

A Wharton study on trading firms’ responses to Brazil’s anti-deforestation regulations holds significant pointers to sustainable commodity sourcing.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton How Regulatory Enforcement and Transparency Could Bring Environmental Gains

Professor Peter Cappelli chats with Wharton Dean Erika James about his journey to becoming an internationally recognized expert in management and human resources.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton What I’ve Learned: Peter Cappelli

Life sciences companies are spending big on new capital projects. Industry leaders who embrace capital excellence could secure a competitive edge. Source: McKinsey The speed-to-market imperative for life sciences capital delivery

Six strategies could catalyze growth and improve the well-being and economic mobility of rural residents across the country. Source: McKinsey Small towns, massive opportunity: Unlocking rural America’s potential

Wharton management professor analyzes how recent acquisitions mirror a broader pattern of strategic separations and recombinations in the consumer goods industry.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Ferrero, Kellogg, and the Return of the Breakup-Merger Cycle

Powering AI and new computation technologies can accelerate data center project delivery and optimize spending to reduce the projected $1.7 trillion global spend through 2030 by up to $250 billion. Source: McKinsey Scaling bigger, faster, cheaper data centers with smarter designs