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Top Ten McKinsey Themes │ First Quarter 2024

In the first quarter of 2024, our top ten posts from McKinsey Themes look at highlights from the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting, generative AI, the state of talent, and more. At No. 1 is “10 key takeaways from Davos 2024,” which includes a collection of must-read insights for today’s business leaders by McKinsey’s Michael Chui, Homayoun Hatami, Dana Maor, Kate Smaje, Bob Sternfels, Rodney Zemmel, and others. Read on for our full top 10.

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1. 10 key takeaways from Davos 2024

Despite seemingly endless geopolitical and economic uncertainty, global business leaders are coming away from Davos cautiously optimistic about 2024. Reflect

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2. How self-aware are you, really?

To be self-aware means to see not only yourself clearly, but also to understand how others see you. Know thyself

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3. Generative AI: Industry perspectives

If 2023 was generative AI’s breakout year, 2024 is shaping up to be the year for generative AI to prove its value. Create value

4. Make 2024 your best year yet

Life can get busy. Between work, family, and other obligations, it’s easy to put your well-being on the backburner. Move the needle

5. The future of cars

Every year, tech enthusiasts at CES anticipate the unveiling of innovations behind concept cars, connected vehicles, and autonomous mobility. Drive forward

6. What’s next in talent?

Fill in the blank: 2023 was the year of ____. When it comes to the talent landscape, there’s no one right answer. Generative AI, the middle manager, burnout, flexibility, the skills shortage, women’s ambition, disengagement—all of these trends, and others, fit the bill. Trends to watch

7. Gen AI in the spotlight at Davos

Generative AI (gen AI) is developing faster than ever—and it stands to have a profound impact on how we live and work. Get rewired

8. 10 CEO must-reads ahead of Davos

The CEO role is tough—and it’s only getting tougher. In the past few years, CEOs have had to cope with a global pandemic, busted supply chains, war, stubborn inflation, and many other disruptions. Gain clarity

9. How to become a better leader

The best leaders never stop learning. According to the authors of CEO Excellence, McKinsey’s bestselling 2022 book based on 67 interviews with the world’s highest-performing leaders, the curiosity mindset is what fuels top leaders’ ascent. Jump start the journey

10. Is your organization up to speed?

Business shocks have become the new norm for organizations. Companies need to be prepared and ready to act—and quickly. Better, faster, stronger

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