It’s the first day of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, which means cooler weather, earlier sunsets, and crimson leaves. But in the business world, fall means back to business. This summer, we focused a lot of our insights on gen AI; you can check out all of those 'insights to impact' articles here. Before the season of peak productivity kicks into high gear, check out some other insights you may have missed in recent months, including an episode of The McKinsey Podcast featuring partners Emily Field and Bryan Hancock about the costs of middle management gone awry—and look out for our latest thinking on the issues that matter most in business and management in the months ahead.
Are middle managers your next ace in the hole?
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A practical guide to new-business building for incumbents
CFOs’ balancing act: Juggling priorities to build resilience
A peek at the future health and wealth of our global economy
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The McKinsey guide to excelling as a CEO
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