McKinsey on Finance Number 81

McKinsey on Finance, Number 81

Perspectives for CFOs and other finance leaders

Articles in this issue

Article - McKinsey Quarterly

Getting strategy wrong—and how to do it right instead

– Too many companies equate strategy with hitting financial goals. They underestimate the difficulty—and the value—of the real thing.
Article - McKinsey Quarterly

Playing offense to create value in the net-zero transition

– Decarbonization will reshape the economy, opening new markets and imperiling others. Now is the moment for companies to spot green growth opportunities and move boldly to take advantage.
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The flip side of large M&A deals

– Research shows there is a 50-50 chance that companies pursuing large M&A deals will outperform industry peers. Here are the four actions executives can take to increase those odds.
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Fear factor: Overcoming human barriers to innovation

– Worries about failure, criticism, and career impact hold back many people from embracing innovation. Here’s how to create a culture that accounts for the human side of innovation.
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How can CFOs rebrand themselves as innovation allies?

– They can take five actions to improve objective-setting, performance measurement, and cultural factors associated with successful innovation projects.
Article - McKinsey Quarterly

Bias Busters: When the crowd isn’t necessarily wise

– Leaders need to recognize herd mentality when it happens—and explore the contrarian view to help break the spell.
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Looking back: Meet the new P/E normal, same as the old P/E normal

– Weighted average and median P/E ratios rarely diverge significantly—and when they do, the gap soon closes.

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