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McKinsey Quarterly: Digital Edition
According to McKinsey research, nearly eight in ten organizations now use generative AI—but most have yet to see a meaningful impact on their bottom line. By combining autonomy, planning, memory, and integration, agentic AI has the potential to achieve what many hoped generative AI would: true business transformation through automation of complex processes.
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The state of AI in 2025: Agents, innovation, and transformation
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Almost all survey respondents say their organizations are using AI, and many have begun to use AI agents. But most are still in the early stages of scaling AI and capturing enterprise-level value.
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Seven tests for B2B growth
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Our checklist provides leaders with a quick litmus test of their growth performance.
Explainers
What is COP?
COP refers to the United Nations’ annual conference on climate change. Its 30th meeting, COP30, is scheduled to begin November...
Lives & Legacies
A long-haul visionary, a red-carpet regular, and a cinematic idealist
Our latest obituaries also include the founder of an early tech start-up, a Nike executive, and a MacArthur Fellow who uncovered...
Week in Charts
The AI price is right
As AI becomes embedded into software workflows, businesses are considering whether pricing meters—such as seat-based subscriptions...
Themes
What to expect at COP30
COP30 has kicked off in Belém, Brazil. Each year, McKinsey convenes leaders from business, government, and civil society alongside...
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The way to win in corporate venturing: Serial building and AI
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The results of our sixth annual survey show that repeat venture builders see the greatest ROI, benefiting from both experience and advanced uses of AI.
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‘How many new memories did we create?’ Rethinking restaurant success
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Union Square Hospitality Group CEO Chip Wade and president of full-service restaurants John Ragan explain why, in the future, chefs in its dining rooms are an asset and robots in its kitchens are not.
Podcast - The McKinsey Podcast
A more accurate way to measure consumer engagement
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Advertisers and content creators often look at the size of an audience and the amount of time they spend with a product. A more telling metric is how focused consumers are when using the product.
Podcast
Bristol Myers Squibb CDTO Greg Meyers on biopharma’s AI-enabled future
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Bristol Myers Squibb Chief Digital and Technology Officer Greg Meyers on how AI is helping biopharma move faster, experiment more and deliver a greater patient impact.
Interview
Building a resilient future with India’s National Stock Exchange
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India’s National Stock Exchange is one of the world’s largest exchanges, with the market capitalization of its listed companies exceeding $5.2 trillion. Its resilient technology platform is the secret of its success.
McKinsey on Books
Valuation: Measuring and Managing the Value of Companies, 8th edition
At the crossroads of corporate strategy and finance lies valuation. This book enables everyone, from the budding professional...
A CEO for All Seasons: Mastering the Cycles of Leadership
From McKinsey & Company senior partners and the minds behind the New York Times bestseller CEO Excellence...
Author Talks: How AI-powered teams could transform the future of work
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Ready to create a customized team of global experts? Harnessing the power of AI, companies can build on-demand teams and rethink...
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McKinsey Quarterly: Digital Edition
According to McKinsey research, nearly eight in ten organizations now use generative AI—but most have yet to see a meaningful...
What’s next for climate tech?
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How 80 percent of emission reductions can also deliver energy security.
McKinsey Classics special issue: Growth
What’s the ultimate driver for CEOs and the top issue for their organizations? Growth. This bonus collection of 18 classic...
McKinsey Institutes
Article - MGI Research
The hard stuff 2025: Taking stock of progress on the physical challenges of the energy transition
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The energy transition is proceeding, but unevenly. Easier challenges are being solved, but harder ones are stalling.
Interactive - McKinsey Health Institute
The new case for brain health: Scaling interventions for health and economic growth
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Opportunities exist to reduce the global burden of brain health and noncommunicable diseases, fostering healthier communities...
Report - McKinsey Institute for Economic Mobility
Unlocking the growing power of Latino fans: Building a stronger sports economy
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The US sports economy is booming, and Latino fans are leading the charge. Connecting with this multifaceted community can help...
Brainteasers
The McKinsey Crossword: Initial Reaction | No. 258
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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.
Data Points
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How well do you know the numbers behind the changes in business, society, and the world? Take the McKinsey monthly quiz to find out.