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Behavioral science in business: Nudging, debiasing, and managing the irrational mind

June 24, 2021

Here is an excerpt from a podcast led by Tim Dickson about how companies can use behavioral science to address unconscious bias and instincts and manage the irrational mind. It appeared in the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company.…

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Debiasing the corporation: An interview with Nobel laureate Richard Thaler

May 18, 2018

Here is a brief excerpt from an interview of Richard Thaler conducted by Bill Javetski and Tim Koller for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company.The University of Chicago professor explains how executives can battle back against biases that…

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Artificial intelligence in business: Separating the real from the hype

April 8, 2018

Here is a brief excerpt from the transcript of a conversation involving Peter Breuer, Michael Chui, and Simon London for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out other resources, learn more about the…

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The keys to organizational agility

October 7, 2017

Here is a brief excerpt from an article based on an extended conversation about organizational agility that appeared in the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out other resources, learn more about the…

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Artificial intelligence meets the C-suite

July 13, 2017

Here is a brief excerpt from an interview of the authors of The Second Machine Age, Erik Brynjolfsson,  Andrew McAfee, and Jeremy Howard who examine the impact that “thinking” machines may have on top-management roles for the McKinsey Quarterly, published…

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Leadership and behavior: Mastering the mechanics of reason and emotion

June 5, 2017

  Here is a brief excerpt from an interview of Eric Maskin and Eyal Winter for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out other resources, learn more about the firm, obtain subscription information, and register…

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Going from fragile to agile

February 11, 2016

Why do companies need to be more nimble? McKinsey’s Aaron De Smet and Chris Gagnon explain what’s driving organizational agility, why it matters, and what to do. Here is a brief excerpt from their interview conducted for the McKinsey Quarterly,…

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Tracy Wolstencroft, CEO of Heidrick & Struggles, on the changing nature of leadership

June 16, 2015

Here is a brief excerpt from an interview of Tracy Wolstencroft, CEO of the global executive-search firm. He explains the importance of authentic leadership, listening, and getting comfortable with being uncomfortable.To read the complete article, check out other resources (a…

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Prospects for growth: An interview with Robert Solow

November 24, 2014

Here is a brief excerpt from an interview of Robert Solow by Martin Neil Baily and Frank Comes for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. The economist who won a Nobel Prize for advancing our understanding of technology…

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“We should not underestimate the significance of large, enduring firms.” Marcus Wallenberg

October 26, 2014

In separate mini-commentaries, former SEB chairman Marcus Wallenberg and Tata Sons chairman Ratan Tata both argue that creative destruction can be taken too far.  Both mini-commentaries are part of a series celebrating the 50th anniversary of McKinsey Quarterly. Wallenberg shares his…

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