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The CEO’s role in leading transformation

November 25, 2014

Here is a brief excerpt from an article by Carolyn B. Aiken and Scott P. Keller for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. As they explain, the CEO helps a transformation succeed by communicating its significance, modeling the…

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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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Management intuition for the next 50 years

November 17, 2014

Here is a brief excerpt from a brilliant article written by Richard Dobbs, Sree Ramaswamy, Elizabeth Stephenson, and S. Patrick Viguerie for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. They explain how and why the collision of technological disruption,…

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Synthesis, capabilities, and overlooked insights: Next frontiers for strategists

November 14, 2014

Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by Fred Gluck, Michael G. Jacobides, and Dan Simpson for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. The founder of McKinsey’s Strategy Practice, a London Business School professor, and a…

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Michael G. Jacobides on “Gray Rhinos: The Real Danger

November 13, 2014

Here is a brief excerpt from an article written for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. In it, Michael G. Jacobides shares his thoughts about gray rhinos, “the real danger.” To read the complete article, check out other…

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Frederic Laloux: Part 2 of an interview by Bob Morris

November 10, 2014

After I read Frederic Laloux‘s brilliant book, Reinventing Organizations: A Guide to Creating Organizations by the Next Stage of Human Consciousness, I was curious to know more about him and learned of his passionate commitment to helping leaders in almost…

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A productivity perspective on the future of growth

November 8, 2014

Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by James Manyika, Jaana Remes, and Jonathan Woetzel for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. They explain why, if demography is destiny, global growth is headed for a slowdown.…

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Beyond the matrix organization

November 7, 2014

Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by Tom Peters for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company (September 1979). In this archive classic, he examines the flaws of the matrix-organization design and explores several more effective…

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Heineken’s CEO on leading a 150-year-old company

November 6, 2014

As Heineken marks its 150th year, CEO Jean-François van Boxmeer speaks about innovation, managing for the long term, and how he aims to uphold the company’s rich legacy. What challenges are unique to leading an iconic company deep into its…

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Aaron De Smet, Johanne Lavoie, and Elizabeth Schwartz Hioeo on “How to develop better change leaders”

November 5, 2014

Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by Aaron De Smet, Johanne Lavoie, and Elizabeth Schwartz Hioe for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. They explain how and why putting leadership development at the heart of…

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