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Monthly Highlights, March 2020
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COVID-19: Implications for business
There’s a great deal of uncertainty around the next phases of the coronavirus outbreak—a human tragedy. The prevalent narrative, focused on pandemic, underweights the possibility of a more optimistic outcome. As we monitor developments, this briefing highlights what we do and do not know, outlines potential economic scenarios, and discusses how businesses can act now.
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The social contract in the 21st century
The social contract in the 21st century
Economic outcomes and the relationship between individuals and institutions have shifted for workers, consumers, and savers in advanced economies. more
Are you asking enough from your design leaders?
Are you asking enough from your design leaders?
A new breed of leaders can help companies unleash the business value of design. more
The ESG premium: New perspectives on value and performance
The ESG premium
Executives and investment professionals largely agree that environmental, social, and governance programs create short- and long-term value—though perceptions of how have changed. more
 
Beyond hiring: How companies are reskilling to address talent gaps
Beyond hiring: How companies are reskilling to address talent gaps
As potential skill shortages loom, a new survey finds that many companies are using multiple tactics to close gaps and that reskilling efforts are paying off. more
A game plan for quantum computing
A game plan for quantum computing
Thanks to technology advances, some companies may reap real gains from quantum computing within the next five years. What should you do to prepare for the next big wave in computers? more
A new decade in private markets
A new decade in private markets
So much raised, with more to come. Private markets’ assets under management hit a new record in 2019: $6.4 trillion. And analysis from our annual review of private investing suggests that investors are underallocated by at least $500 million. more
 
Business in 60 seconds with Kevin Sneader
In a new video series from GZERO Media, McKinsey global managing partner Kevin Sneader offers an inside view of the challenges facing the world’s top executives. Every Thursday, he addresses questions about key issues, such as attracting and retaining talent, growing revenue, navigating change, and staying ahead of the competition—all in 60 seconds:
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  2. What is driving the shift from shareholders to stakeholders?
  3. What’s on the mind of 21st century CEO leaders?
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How diversity helps companies succeed
How diversity helps companies succeed
To learn how diversity helps companies succeed, read our 2014 classic Diversity Matters and look for our next report on the subject later this quarter.
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