Demand for military and commercial vessels is outpacing supply. Private equity investments that improve shipyard efficiency could boost production and help nations meet their security requirements. Source: McKinsey Rising tide: How private equity can lift the shipbuilding industry

Low advancement rates have hindered women’s careers. To make up ground, they can hone their entrepreneurial and soft skills and build a network of mentors and sponsors. Source: McKinsey To climb to the top, women should focus on skill building

Former Cleveland Fed president discusses economic uncertainty, inflation, and potential interest rate cuts.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Navigating Economic Uncertainty: Policy Insights From a Former Fed President

In a year of uncertainty, discussions at Davos suggested that Asia has reason to be optimistic in 2025 and beyond, and could sit at the center of all geopolitical movements. Source: McKinsey Trade, tech, and geopolitics: Asia in 2025

Heads of public institutions play a nation-shaping role—yet too little is understood about what separates the best from the rest. Our research highlights what leadership excellence looks like in the public sector. Source: McKinsey Honing leadership excellence in the public sector

The growing number of export restrictions is disrupting companies’ market strategies and tangling their supply chains. Here’s how CEOs can navigate the shifting landscape of global trade. Source: McKinsey Restricted: How export controls are reshaping markets

Tamar Yehoshua, president of product and technology at Glean, discusses how to embrace AI, build features that matter, and lead the change. Source: McKinsey Tamar Yehoshua on product leadership in the age of AI

Wharton professor of business, economics, and public policy discusses the growing need of financial education for young people. …Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Teaching Financial Responsibility: Strategies for Parents and Educators

Wharton experts speak with Dan Szymborski, senior writer at FanGraphs.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Torpedo Bats and MLB Season Start with Dan Szymborski

Are you tired of public speaking stumbles? From tech troubles to memory blanks, common pitfalls can derail even the best speech. Learn how to deliver confident, top-notch presentations—without the ‘ums’ and ‘ahs.’ Source: McKinsey Author Talks: Face your fear of public speaking