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Education for everyone: An interview with Sal Khan

Online learning is revolutionizing access to education. As Khan Academy founder Sal Khan explains, it may also revolutionize how organizations find the workers they need.

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Resource revolution: Tracking global commodity markets

September 2013—Commodity prices, though off recent peaks, still reflect emerging-market demand, a challenging geology, innovative technology, and improved resource productivity.more

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Why philanthropy is R&D for business

September 2013—Targeted giving can help companies lay the groundwork for future commercial success.more

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Claiming the $1 trillion prize in US health care

September 2013—By tying payments more aggressively to patient outcomes rather than to services rendered, the US health-care system could deliver substantial savings over the next decade.more

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Economic Conditions Snapshot, September 2013: McKinsey Global Survey results

September 2013—Executives’ optimism for the global economy is increasing, as they anticipate future growth from developed markets. Geopolitical instability tops the list of risks to global growth.more

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How to make a city great

September 2013—By 2030, 60 percent of the world’s population will live in cities. That could mean great things for economic growth—if the cities handle their expansion wisely. Here’s how.more

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How to attract US women to the sciences

September 2013—Compared with their counterparts elsewhere, American women shun science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. What should be done?more

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What’s next for the restructuring of Europe’s banks?

August 2013—The long period of stagnation is over, and European banks are increasingly undergoing restructuring.more

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Breaking the US growth impasse

August 2013—Business leaders can give the US economy a shot in the arm by stepping out of their comfort zones, pursuing innovative partnerships, and creating industry standards.more

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A cost curve to improve road safety

September 2013—By more fully evaluating available countermeasures, stakeholders can focus on the most effective ones.more

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Why top management eludes women in Latin America: McKinsey Global Survey results

August 2013—Executives in the region say gender diversity has moved up on their companies’ agendas, but they still report few women at the top. Women and men disagree on the reasons why.more

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Enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of application development

August 2013—Software has become critical for most large enterprises. They should adopt a reliable output metric that is integrated with the process for gathering application requirements.more

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Three steps to a more productive earnings call

August 2013—Traditional earnings calls are painfully unhelpful. Here’s how companies and investors alike can get more out of them.more

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