Minimizing waste and maximizing utility could add $360 billion in net value gain by 2050.

Big changes in tech are presenting CIOs with a chance to modernize the economics of technology and productivity.

Bob McDonald, a leader with unique experience as both a Fortune 25 CEO and a cabinet secretary, reflects on the elements of leadership, team health, and building a strong culture.

Government subsidies, investment incentives, and other industrial-policy actions have almost quadrupled since 2017. Here’s how business leaders can navigate the impact of industrial policy on their markets.

The profit margins of IT service providers are under pressure. Pricing offers higher potential ROI than other margin improvement levers, but seizing the opportunity requires a comprehensive approach.

Industry stakeholders can take steps to better understand the needs and preferences of GLP-1 patients who seek to address one—and often multiple—aesthetic concerns.

Closing the healthcare worker shortage gap could eliminate 7 percent of the global disease burden and add $1.1 trillion to the global economy.

Survey results highlight Americans’ willingness to change jobs and occupations—if they can gain the needed skills.

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

In India, Nigeria, and Kenya, distinct but systemic challenges prevent women from reaching leadership roles at scale. The countries could learn from each other to accelerate progress toward equity.

Updating technology is essential but perceived as costly and difficult. Here’s our guide for property and casualty carriers.

Family-owned businesses in South Africa are outperforming market averages. The best of them are on par with and, in some cases, outpacing global counterparts. Three areas set these leaders apart.

Centralizing business activities in global centers has transformed the efficiency of big enterprises. Next, these talent HQs have the power to become key sources of strategic competitive advantage.

Gen AI is set to create significant value across sectors, and Africa has an opportunity to leapfrog other regions to capitalize on this transformative technology.

Companies globally say they see room for improvement in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), a new McKinsey survey shows. But a few are bucking the trend with smarter, more effective capabilities.

We don’t always take the time to see our parents as people, but after her mother’s death, one writer embarks on a journey to both celebrate and understand her mother’s life.

Women are increasingly recognized as the new face of wealth, but industry players have yet to fully capture the growth opportunity presented by the rising share of assets controlled by women.

A new report, Sporting Goods 2025, explores key themes that will shape the market and highlights consumer trends that could represent paths to growth.

As new business challenges and realities emerge, leaders must revisit how, when, and where they are spending their time and energy.

Biopharma companies are under pressure to boost their output, but complex, fragile production processes are holding them back. AI and analytics could offer a cure for the industry’s ills.

Renowned business leader John Chambers says AI disruption is this generation’s internet revolution.

Earl Weaver was one of baseball’s most successful—and unconventional—managers. A new biography explores the unorthodox strategies and fiery personality that defined his legendary career.

Insights from Global Insurance Report 2025 show unlocking the insurance distribution opportunity is critical to further driving sustainable growth.

CEOs sit at the nexus of strategy, finance, and operations, which makes them uniquely positioned to champion for and build resilience that can protect their companies from—and take advantage of—disruption.

Chinese consumers are coming to terms with the “new reality.”

A new era of growth awaits African telcos, but to reach the continent’s next 500 million users, operators will need bold, forward-thinking strategic choices in four key areas.

National productivity growth is a matter of few firms taking bold strategic action rather than millions of firms raising efficiency.

Three experts discuss the challenges corporate boards face in managing growing geopolitical risk, and how to tackle them.

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to managing risk and resilience. Chief risk officers can benefit from examining their innate operating models—and understanding when they need to change.

Five core practices can help federal leaders handle management challenges and achieve tangible impact in their roles.

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

Employers and real estate companies can make a sea change in working patterns work for them.

US healthcare organizations could save up to $700 million annually—and improve care—by reducing frontline-nurse turnover through strengthened manager support.

Recently announced ODA reductions create a clear call to action, including in initiative prioritization, productivity improvements, and reassessing the design of the current system.

CIOs need to apply a much broader view of possible failure modes, where their assets are, and where the people who manage the assets are working.

Innovation is a critical ingredient in any growth recipe. And the biggest growth—both for the innovator and the broader economy—comes from revolutionary innovations.

The economic principles of valuation don’t change that much, but McKinsey Partner Tim Koller explains why they remain more critical than ever as executives seek to address digital, geopolitical, climate, and other trends affecting their businesses.

Amid tariff uncertainty and a possible recession, the world needs a new base of balance and trust to create a thriving economy. Business has a vital role to play.

In disruptive times, resilience is essential for both survival and success. Here’s how the global beverage giant ensures that it is ready for anything.

Early movers show what it takes to succeed on both sides of manufacturers’ dual mission: reduce their cost base and carbon footprint while optimizing their financial performance.

The best leaders lead themselves before they lead others. Here are four ways to lead authentically in an uncertain world.

Companies across sectors are looking for new growth beyond their cores. Three consumer-focused strategies can deliver long-term revenue gains.

Living longer and healthier can help people be more productive in the workplace. Here are three ways in which the US government and healthcare system can help.

Our April obituaries also include an architect behind New York’s High Line, an entrepreneur who shifted from dresses to dough, and a forward-thinking food scientist who cooked up a cocoa delight: Nutella.

To become a high-income country by 2045, Indonesia needs to create the right conditions for productivity growth and enable larger companies to thrive through capital deepening.

AI has generated explosive growth in the semiconductor industry, but only the top 5 percent of companies have benefited. How can the rest of the industry catch up?

Companies are making big bets on AI. But it’s never just tech. It’s what you unlock with the tech.

US energy demand will surge over the next few years, with the sector facing six critical challenges. Here’s a glimpse of possible solutions.

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

Decisive action may be needed for corporate and investment banking players in Gulf Cooperation Council countries to maintain their recent momentum.