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Want big data sales programs to work? Get emotional

October 16, 2014

Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by Matt Ariker and Nimal Manuel for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. They note that most companies are inundated with data, know how they would like to use…

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Lou Gerstner on corporate reinvention and values: A McKinsey Quarterly Interview

October 13, 2014

Here is a brief excerpt from Ian Davis’ interview of Loiu Gerstner for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. The former IBM CEO offers his thoughts on the principles and strategies that sustain a company in the long…

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McKinsey & Company: Top 10 Newsletter (Third Quarter 2014)

October 2, 2014

Here are brief descriptions with links to the ten articles that were most popular with mckinsey.com readers. To check out other resources, learn more about McKinsey & Company, obtain subscription information, and register to receive email alerts, please click here.…

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What strategists need: A meeting of the minds

October 1, 2014

Here is a brief excerpt from an article about a unique gathering of strategists from academia, leading companies, and McKinsey. They debate the state of the discipline, with an emphasis on opportunities for innovation in a changing world. It was…

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The Great Decoupling: Now What?

October 1, 2014

Here is a composite of several brief excerpts from interviews of several thought leaders conducted by Rik Kirkland for The McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. The rapid advance of machine learning presents an economic paradox: productivity is rising,…

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Can women fix capitalism?

September 27, 2014

Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by Joanna Barsh for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. She shares her thoughts about gender equality at the top of business and why it has stalled, and trust…

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Realizing the power of talented women

September 23, 2014

In 2010, eBay embarked on a journey to bring more women into its top ranks. It found that commitment, measurement, and culture outweigh a business case and HR policies. Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by Michelle…

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Peter Drucker’s classic McKinsey Quarterly article, “The manager and the moron”

September 20, 2014

Here is a brief excerpt from an article by Peter Drucker (1909-2005) that appeared in the McKinsey Quarterly in the December 1967 issue. According to Drucker, the computer is a moron. And the stupider the tool, the brighter the master…

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Joanna Barsh and Johanne Lavoie on “Lead at your best”

August 29, 2014

Here is an excerpt from an article by Joanna Barsh and Johanne Lavoie for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. They recommend and explain five simple exercises can help executives to recognize, and start to shift, the mind-sets…

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The seven traits of effective digital enterprises

August 8, 2014

Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by Tunde Olanrewaju, Kate Smaje, and Paul Willmott for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. They explain how and why, to stay competitive, companies must stop experimenting with digital…

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