Top Ten of 2020

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2020 is officially behind us—with back-to-work just around the corner—so what better time to revisit our most popular articles of last year. Read on for the best-read pieces of 2020, which focused on the implications of the COVID-19 crisis.

1. COVID-19: Implications for business

Our latest perspectives on the coronavirus outbreak, the twin threats to lives and livelihoods, and how organizations can prepare for the next normal. Get updated

2. When will the COVID-19 pandemic end?

This continually updated piece assesses the prospects for an end in 2021. The most recent update takes on the questions raised by recent news: When will vaccines be available? And is the end of COVID-19 nearer? Look ahead

3. Beyond coronavirus: The path to the next normal

The coronavirus is not only a health crisis of immense proportion—it’s also an imminent restructuring of the global economic order. Here’s how leaders can begin navigating to what’s next. 5 stages of action

4. We know what you’re reading this summer

McKinsey’s annual reading list is back—reimagined for this pandemic year. How does your list compare?

5. The future is not what it used to be: Thoughts on the shape of the next normal

The coronavirus crisis is a world-changing event. Here are seven elements for business leaders to consider as they plan for the next normal. Find optimism and courage

6. Leadership in a crisis: Responding to the coronavirus outbreak and future challenges

For many executives, the coronavirus pandemic is a crisis unlike any other in recent times. Five leadership practices can help you respond effectively. Navigate uncertainty

7. Consumer sentiment and behavior continue to reflect the uncertainty of the COVID-19 crisis

As consumers around the globe adjust to the next normal, there is significant variance in consumer sentiment and behaviors across countries. See the latest

8. Safeguarding our lives and our livelihoods: The imperative of our time

We must solve for the virus and the economy. It starts with battling the virus. A call to action

9. From surviving to thriving: Reimagining the post-COVID-19 return

For many, the toughest leadership test is now looming: how to bring a business back in an environment where a vaccine has yet to be found and economies are still reeling. 4 focus areas

10. Getting ahead of the next stage of the coronavirus crisis

First the virus, now the economic fallout—you need to launch your plan-ahead team. 2 practical steps

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