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In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast, we look at how advanced manufacturing technology, such as AI and automation, is reshaping our factories.

In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast, we look at how many cities are using new technology to develop innovative traffic congestion solutions.

In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast, we look at how CMOs can combine data-driven marketing solutions with creativity and business leadership to drive growth.

In this episode of the McKinsey podcast, we look at the value of talent management and how businesses can fill critical roles to drive results.

In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast, we discuss the biggest 5G winners and losers as this emerging technology takes shape.

In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast, we sit down with Box CEO Aaron Levie and discuss the how to successfully start up and scale up a technology company.

In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast, we discuss the new field of AI ethics and how companies and governments can ethically deploy artificial intelligence.

In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast we answer the age old question: what is leadership? And how can companies help leaders to grow across the organization.

Players in the fashion industry remain less than optimistic about the runway ahead. But those that align with the dominant trends – namely, sustainability, digitization, and innovation – are most likely to prevail.

Over the last decade, Asia received half of all new investment in the global economy. Despite pockets of excellence, Asian companies have struggled to deliver strong returns on this influx of capital.

Airlines and passengers alike are flying into a world of flygskam and flying taxis.

While the yellow metal does not tarnish or decay, the industry that mines, refines, and fashions gold is far less stable.

While the yellow metal does not tarnish or decay, the industry that mines, refines, and fashions gold is far less stable.

The competitive landscape is shifting across the region as consumer tastes change, new digital champions emerge, and governments deregulate.

We talk with two of our experts about their new research on corporate resilience and what differentiates companies that emerge from economic downturns stronger than they were going in. We'll share insights on preparing your organization for macroeconomic crises and why the next downturn may be very different from earlier ones.

Asia will account for more than half the global economy by 2040. What opportunities and risks lie ahead as ‘the Asian century’ unfolds?

Around the world, women participate in paid employment at lower rates and wages than men, and are less likely to be promoted. They also tend to work in different sectors. The implications are everyone’s business.

Across the developed world, health systems must adapt to aging populations, changing patient needs, and advances in technology that could both reduce costs and revolutionize clinical care.

Structured problem solving can be used to address almost any complex challenge in business or public policy.

Large-scale organizational change is more likely to stick if executives apply equal discipline and rigor to the “hard” and “soft” elements that matter.

Global energy demand is headed toward a plateau over the next ten to 20 years, as the world focuses on electrification, energy efficiency, and more service-driven economic growth.

Proven techniques can help address cognitive biases that often trip up even the most experienced executives.

The roles that create the most value in your organization may not be at the top. Getting the right people in these critical seats can turbocharge performance.

Marketing has been on the frontlines of the digital revolution, but the landscape has become much more complicated, requiring a focus on growth, data, and new modes of creativity.

Globalization isn’t in retreat, but it has morphed into a very different phenomenon, increasingly powered by trade in services and by intraregional trade.

With more than half the world’s population living in cities, congestion and pollution are worsening. Technology may hold the solution—but only if city governments and companies collaborate.

Management teams who engage positively with attackers may find activist campaigns bring ideas that create value and improve shareholder performance. We investigate the levers activists pull to improve the performance of target companies, activist investor trends globally, and how companies can respond positively when they are approached by activists.

As talk of an impending economic downturn takes hold in the business world, executives can take thoughtful steps to help their companies better weather the storm.

As talk of an impending economic downturn takes hold in the business world, executives can take thoughtful steps to help their companies better weather the storm.

A small number of factories worldwide have successfully combined automation, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things to achieve game-changing productivity gains. How did they do it, and what can we learn?

Research shows that companies can improve short- and long-term performance by focusing on a small number of carefully selected management practices.

Developing leaders at scale starts with a clear perspective on the leadership skills needed to execute strategy across the organization.

Next-generation mobile networks promise lower latency and higher speeds. Whether telcos can capture the value is less clear.

Next-generation mobile networks promise lower latency and higher speeds. Whether telcos can capture the value is less clear.

Executives and companies can enjoy the benefits of artificial intelligence while also being aware of potential drawbacks and taking careful steps to mitigate their effects.

Governments and companies have much work to do to protect people, institutions, and even entire cities and countries from potentially devastating large-scale cyberattacks.

Design, whether it’s of products or experiences, is not only about aesthetics but also about specific actions taken to boost revenues and customer engagement.

Leaders of high-intensity, high-performing organizations are beginning to recognize the important effects of mindfulness, exercise, and sleep on the body—and the brain.

Behavioral science has become a hot topic in companies and organizations trying to address the biases that drive day-to-day decisions and actions.

This budgeting concept allows senior-leadership teams to put their money where their strategy is, aligning resources with business priorities and setting the example from the top.

At the root of any good decision is categorizing what kind of decision needs to be made, by whom, and how quickly.

This operating model offers business leaders the opportunity for wins in customer experience, cost reduction, and prospects for growth.

Understanding the true principles of agile can give companies the ability to work quickly, boost efficiency and product success, and, ultimately, create real, lasting value.

By redirecting focus, wealth managers can successfully respond to challenges brought on by digital disruption, demographic shifts, and tighter regulation.

CEO Satya Nadella talks about innovation, disruption, and organizational change.

Artificial intelligence has the potential to create trillions of dollars of value across the economy—if business leaders work to understand what AI can and cannot do.

Executives serious about delivering value need to spend more time identifying their organizations’ top performers and most critical roles.

Successful CEOs combine winning strategies with compelling stories and constructive engagement with shareholders.