McKinsey Quarterly 2014 Number 4

Competing on the digital edge

Explores how digitization is transforming everything from the flow of goods, services, and talent to the auto industry to China’s corporations. Also examines ongoing gender-equality efforts around the world, as well as the four essential behaviors of successful leaders.

Competing on the digital edge

Article - McKinsey Quarterly

Harnessing the power of shifting global flows

February 1, 2015 – Understand what countries and executives need to know to benefit from the next—and markedly different—wave of globalization.

Article - McKinsey Quarterly

A road map to the future for the auto industry

October 1, 2014 – As the sector transforms itself, will the automobile keep its soul?

Article - McKinsey Quarterly

Service innovation in a digital world

February 1, 2015 – New digital upstarts are threatening the bottom lines, growth prospects, and even business models of traditional service providers. It’s time for incumbents to innovate—or be left behind.

Interview - McKinsey Quarterly

Redefining service innovation at Starwood

February 1, 2015 – The head of the hotel company’s loyalty program, Mark Vondrasek, describes its approach to technology, guest loyalty, and disruptive new competitors.

Article - McKinsey Quarterly

China’s rising Internet wave: Wired companies

January 1, 2015 – After a massive rise in Internet use by consumers, learn why adoption by Chinese internet companies is catching up with that of the developed world.

Tackling gender diversity

Commentary - McKinsey Quarterly

Championing gender equality in Australia

February 1, 2015 – A group of business leaders is redefining the role of men in the promotion of gender equality—and improving the environment for women leaders in their own organizations.

Article - McKinsey Quarterly

Promoting gender diversity in the Gulf

February 1, 2015 – Companies in the region increasingly recognize the potential of women leaders to enhance organizational effectiveness.

Commentary - McKinsey Quarterly

Women leaders in the Gulf: The view from Saudi Aramco

February 1, 2015 – The oil giant’s most senior female executive recounts her experiences as a young leader at Saudi Aramco and describes its approach to developing talented women.

Commentary - McKinsey Quarterly

Addressing unconscious bias

February 1, 2015 – Does lopsided male representation in media skew our perceptions? Geena Davis believes it does and corporations have a critical role in driving change.