Competing on the digital edge

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

September 11, 2020 – Do you know your life’s purpose? Knowing can help you navigate uncertainty, become more resilient, and even live a longer, more fulfilled life. According to McKinsey research, life purpose can be mapped to a combination of nine universal values we all share. To find meaning in your life and work, start by identifying the unique set of values that motivate and inspire you to action.

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.

November 1, 2014 – A case study of change at Philips illustrates the importance of the “soft stuff.”

January 1, 2015 – New research suggests that the secret to developing effective leaders is to encourage four types of behavior.

January 1, 2015 – Policies, controls, and culture must all work together to withstand the inevitable pressures when they arise.

February 1, 2015 – Software is a key to market differentiation and value creation for an increasing number of products and services.

December 1, 2014 – Digital competition may dictate a new organizational architecture in which emerging digital processes coexist with traditional ones.

February 1, 2015 – Companies adept at using digital tools along the consumer decision journey are gaining a sizable lead over competitors.

February 1, 2015 – There have been false dawns before, but this technology is poised to deliver cost benefits and to advance innovation in manufacturing.

February 1, 2015 – A chemical maker uses advanced analytical techniques to identify—and seize—opportunities across its value chain. Better collaboration is a side benefit.

February 1, 2015 – Latin American consumer-product companies that use sophisticated data-oriented tools achieve superior price differentiation.