McKinsey on Finance, Number 71

New research shows that companies that know how to shift critical resources where and when they’re needed share common traits. Rigor is the first one.

Making big operational changes before spinning off assets can be daunting, but our research indicates that doing so can dramatically improve the odds of deal success.

CEO Udit Batra describes what it took to fuse two vibrant R&D organizations, as well as the business value realized from their integration.

You’re keen on encouraging innovation and letting a thousand flowers bloom, but how do you sort the weeds from the seeds?