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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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Sustainability’s strategic worth: McKinsey Global Survey results

August 7, 2014

Here is a brief excerpt from a report on another research study sponsored by McKinsey & Company. The results indicate that executives at all levels see an important business role for sustainability. But when it comes to mastering the reputation,…

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The Most Popular McKinsey Quarterly Articles: Second Quarter (2014)

July 4, 2014

According to mckinsey.com readers, these were the most popular articles during the Second Quarter of 2014. Here’s a direct link to reading any/all of them. 1. Change leader, change thyself: Anyone who pulls the organization in new directions must look…

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Wharton’s Adam Grant on the key to professional success

June 26, 2014

Here is a brief excerpt from a transcript of an interview of Adam Grant by Rik Kirkland for the McKinsey Quarterly in which Grant explains why generosity in the workplace continues to be more effective than selfishness and why it…

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Using marketing analytics to drive superior growth

June 25, 2014

Here is a brief excerpt from an article by Reship Bhandari, Marc Singer, and Hiek van der Scheer for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. They suggest what can be learned from companies using marketing analytics to drive…

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Leading in the 21st century: An interview with Shell’s Ann Pickard

June 23, 2014

Here is a brief excerpt from an interview of Ann Picard by Rik Kirkland 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,…

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Big data: The next frontier for innovation, competition, and productivity

June 17, 2014

Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by James Manyika, Michael Chui, Brad Brown, Jacques Bughin, Richard Dobbs, Charles Roxburgh, and Angela Hung Byers for McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out other resources, learn…

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