Leading Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

I N THE AGE of digitization, businesses face a critical imperative: to adapt and embrace innovation or risk being left behind in a rapidly evolving world. This force is called creative destruction, which is the process where innovation and technology advancements are reshaping industries and business models.

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Great Results Team Building

MARCH 1, 2023

A study conducted by the University of Texas found that diversity in a team can lead to more creative and innovative ideas. By being a great teammate and valuing the perspectives of others, you can contribute to a more creative and innovative team environment. Luckily, I have colected some very interesting statistics for you!

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First Friday Book Synopsis

APRIL 7, 2013

Here is a brief excerpt from an article featured by The McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company, in which Olivier Leclerc and Mihnea Moldoveanu explain how and why tricky problems must be shaped before they can be solved. To start that process, and stimulate novel thinking, leaders should look through multiple lenses.

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CO2

JANUARY 14, 2024

Embracing Change and Innovation The labyrinth of leadership is never static. As markets evolve and new challenges emerge, the ability to adapt and innovate becomes crucial. A study by McKinsey & Company highlights that 86% of CEOs who prioritized innovation successfully led their companies through recent economic uncertainties.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 30, 2019

6 pieces of wisdom to help young leaders thrive in uncertain times By Kayvan Kian via @McKinsey. Leadership at Scale the @McKinsey Way #LeadershipAtScale Before you begin your next leadership development program, read this. Why Most Corporate Innovation Programs Fail (And How To Make Them Succeed) via @Digitaltonto Greg Satell.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Here is an excerpt from the executive summary of a report co-authored by James Manyika, Michael Chui, Diana Farrell, Steve Van Kuiken, Peter Groves, and Elizabeth Almasi Doshi for the McKinsey Global Institute. To check out the report and other resources, learn more about the Institute and/or McKinsey & Company, please click here.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 30, 2018

Learning About Innovation from Mr. Edison by from @wallybock via @leadchangegroup. Englishmen Can’t Shoot Straight: Lessons in Innovation by @wallybock. Why Innovation Can Be Taught by @adigaskell. Leading with inner agility via @McKinsey. Decoding leadership: What really matters via @McKinsey.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

A McKinsey survey found that 82% of companies don’t believe they recruit highly talented people, and only 7% think they can retain top talent once hired. Innovation Opportunities: Operational excellence involves embracing innovation. However, many companies struggle with attracting and retaining such talent.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 27, 2018

The recent explosion of HR technology has driven a major boom in innovative HR solutions. Despite this shift towards a more holistic experience, HR innovations are offering solutions for even more complex HR trends. The post HR Trends in 2019: Key Human Resource Innovations appeared first on The HR Digest.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 8, 2023

A report by McKinsey Global Institute estimates that AI could add $13 trillion to the global economy by 2030. For executives, AI isn't just about technology; it's about transformation. It's reshaping business models, customer interactions, and the very nature of decision-making.

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CO2

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A McKinsey report hits the nail on the head – 94% of execs aren’t thrilled with their innovation game. A Deloitte study found that learning-centric companies are innovation champs. Trust me, it’s not just about the view from the top; it’s the climb that shapes you. That’s where adaptability comes in.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 11, 2023

A study by the Harvard Business Review reveals that prioritizing effective communication amplifies collaboration and innovation, propelling companies 50% ahead of competitors. McKinsey & Company’s report underscores that robust client communication strategies breed customer retention and positive referrals.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

JANUARY 19, 2012

Here is an excerpt from still another outstanding article, written by Oliver Alexy and Markus Reitzig, featured online by The McKinsey Quarterly (January 2012), and published by McKinsey & Company.

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CO2

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A McKinsey report emphasizes the importance of adaptability in leaders, noting that the ability to pivot and embrace change is a key driver of success in today’s fast-paced business environment. The Path Redefined: Innovation and Vision Every climb redefines the path.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 9, 2019

Authors Acha Leke, Mutsa Chironga and Georges Desvaux of McKinsey and Company, take a different view in Africa’s Business Revolution. This young continent, with a median age of around twenty, is an eager adopter and innovator in all things digital and mobile.” And technology? Africa is the next growth market.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2013

The Firm : The Story of McKinsey and Its Secret Influence on American Business by Duff McDonald. Beyond the Idea : How to Execute Innovation in Any Organization by Vijay Govindarajan and Chris Trimble. Thinking in New Boxes : A New Paradigm for Business Creativity by Luc de Brabandere and Alan Iny.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 19, 2022

It’s nearly a decade since Northwestern’s Robert Gordon pondered whether sclerotic innovation was causing the death of economic growth as we had come to know it. An explanation comes in the form of a paper from Northwestern’s Mark Buchanan, in which he highlights what is known as recombinative innovation. Knowledge transfer.

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LDRLB

OCTOBER 4, 2011

I’ve just finished reading another good article about an innovator’s need to open the mind. Articles like these always make me wonder: Doesn’t the other 95% of the business need to innovate, too? Their reactivity drags down whatever innovations do arise, and it’s really too bad.

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CO2

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

– According to a McKinsey report , companies with leaders who demonstrate vulnerability and adaptability in the face of doubt outperform their competitors in innovation and profitability.

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Succession Uncertainty Leadership McKinsey 78

Career Advancement

AUGUST 12, 2019

These roles and responsibilities include: Decision-making roles, which involve innovating ideas, instituting change, resolving conflict, and allocating company resources such as payroll and inventory. By contrast, McKinsey & Company is an organization that demonstrates the benefits of developing leaders who stand out.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

But a study by McKinsey revealed that in today’s business landscape, employees also want to feel valued by their organization. One study from Catalyst of nearly 900 employees found that empathetic leadership was “an important driver of employee outcomes such as innovation, engagement, and inclusion—especially in times of crisis.”

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 25, 2021

The landscape post-Covid is also assessed in a recent paper from the McKinsey Global Institute, which looks at the labor market implications of the pandemic in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, China, India, Japan, and Spain. ” The post-Covid landscape. ” Accelerating trends. . ” Accelerating trends.

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LDRLB

OCTOBER 4, 2011

I’ve just finished reading another good article about an innovator’s need to open the mind. Articles like these always make me wonder: Doesn’t the other 95% of the business need to innovate, too? Their reactivity drags down whatever innovations do arise, and it’s really too bad.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

APRIL 4, 2013

Here is a brief excerpt from an article co-authored by Roland Deiser and Sylvain Newton for The McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company, in which they explain how and why organizational social-media literacy is fast becoming a source of competitive advantage.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

MAY 14, 2012

Here is a brief excerpt from another outstanding interview featured online by The McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company and conducted by Joanna Barsh.

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Experience to Lead

JANUARY 29, 2024

Whether you’re an experienced leader or an aspiring one, there’s always room for growth and development by embracing more innovative management styles. This series features a range of expert voices from the world of business and academia, offering deep insights into management, innovation, and strategy.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

A number of recent surveys from McKinsey research have identified three traits that are becoming leadership imperatives to respond to this growing demand for social accountability. Millennials and Gen Z want to know that the businesses they engage with have a social purpose and are behaving in a responsible manner. Transparency.

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Women on Business

JULY 13, 2012

NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: Having a diverse workforce not only benefits company innovation and productivity but it also benefits the economy. From driving economic growth to being competitive in a globalized world, workplace diversity is critical to economic and business success. A diverse workforce drives economic growth.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

APRIL 21, 2013

I hope that at least a few of these recent posts will be of interest to you: BOOK REVIEWS Flat Army: Creating a Connected and Engaged Organization Dan Pontefract The Idea Factory: Bell Labs and the Great Age of American Innovation Jon Gertner To Save Everything, Click Here: The Folly of Technological Solutionism Evgeny Morozov [.].

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First Friday Book Synopsis

APRIL 28, 2013

Andreasen Peter Gray (Part 1) Richard Weylman Rutger von Post Stella & Chewy’s Steven Fink strategy+business The Creative Brain The McKinsey Quarterly The New York Times The Power of Why Thought Leader Conversation: Edgar Schein Tim Berners-Lee' Andreasen Crisis Communications: [.].

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Leading Blog

JULY 31, 2015

Disrupting beliefs : A new approach to business-model innovation from @McKQuarterly. Changing change management via @McKinsey The power of digital to drive change. Here are a selection of tweets from July 2015 that you might have missed: At the Intersection of Must And Want We Find Ourselves by @LollyDaskal.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

He highlighted the need for change as the main prerequisite of a successful transformation; being ex-McKinsey and a public official before this current role, Boris’s whole career revolved around extensive transformation processes.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

OCTOBER 6, 2013

I hope that at least a few of these recent posts will be of interest to you: BOOK REVIEWS Out Think: How Innovative Leaders Drive Exceptional Outcomes G. Shawn Hunter The Wisdom of Titans: Secrets of Success from Entrepreneurs Who Rose to the Top William Ferguson The CIO Paradox: Battling the Contradictions of IT Leadership […].

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

These Human Resource leaders represent the top 25 human resources leaders shaping careers, culture, and talent at the world’s most innovative people driven companies. While Chief Digital/Technology Officers or Chief Marketing Officers are often tagged with the innovator label, it is the CHRO who is the real innovator in 2020.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 15, 2022

Indeed, McKinsey recently argued that one of the few plus points from the pandemic was it reinforced the importance of building change capabilities within our organizations. The success of the VCUK consortium reflects how innovation can be accelerated through multiple non-traditional strategies,” the researchers explain. “The

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 30, 2020

McKinsey predicts that by 2030, over 25 million jobs in the United States will be automated. The continuing advancement and convergence of artificial intelligence, bio-technology, nanotechnology, virtual and augmented reality, quantum computing, and Big Data will automate millions of jobs in the United States.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

I hope that at least a few of these recent posts will be of interest to you: BOOK REVIEWS Word of Mouse: 101+ Trends in How We Buy, Sell, Live, Learn, Work, and Play Marc Ostrofsky The Necessity of Strangers: The Intriguing Truth About Insight, Innovation, and Success Alan S. Gregerman What Is Your Dangerous […].

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